Katie Gatens

Katie Gatens, commissioning editor at The Sunday Times, sheds light on Denmark's new conscription rules for women. She shares insights from her conversations with teens like Signe, who fear the potential disruption to their lives. Gatens discusses the reasoning behind the policy shift, linked to heightened security concerns from Russia. She contrasts the motivations of young recruits—adventurers versus the reluctant—and touches on how national pride intertwines with equality in public opinion. A thought-provoking look at a significant policy change and its impact on the next generation.