Many of the 68 countries worldwide that impose compulsory military service offer a civilian alternative. They are usually more restrictive.
One of the distinctive features of Swiss civilian service is the wide variety of placements available, ranging from forestry work to cultural mediation in museums.
Keystone / Christian Beutler
Many of the 68 countries worldwide that impose compulsory military service offer a civilian alternative for conscientious objectors. While some such programmes bear similarities to the Swiss model, they are usually more restrictive and less accessible.
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May 29, 2026 - 09:00
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