The Government of Kosovo has officially ended its initiative to introduce compulsory military service for young citizens. Instead, the Ministry of Defense will implement a “total defense” model based on voluntary participation and broader societal involvement in national security. Under this concept, defense responsibilities extend beyond the armed forces to institutions such as the police, intelligence, and emergency services. The shift marks a departure from Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s earlier pledge to introduce mandatory service. The entire story can be read in Gazeta Express.