# Serbian national policy developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/serbian-national-policy-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-21T13:00:15.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Serbian government has announced several domestic policy shifts. In late September 2026, the Ministry of Defence opened applications for voluntary military service for the December 2026 recruitment period, targeting citizens aged 19 to 30. President Aleksandar Vučić also announced plans to reintroduce mandatory military service in March 2027, with a proposed duration of 75 days.

By October 2026, the administration shifted focus toward healthcare, with President Vučić announcing a plan to provide free dental services to all citizens by the end of 2027. This initiative is expected to be implemented in phases, starting with elderly citizens in March 2027, and will require additional state budget funding.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Serbia plans to introduce free dental services by 2027

President Aleksandar Vučić announced that dental services in Serbia could become free for all citizens by the end of 2027, starting with the elderly in March 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-plans-to-introduce-free-dental-services-by-2027

### 2026-09-25: Serbia announces voluntary military service call and future conscription plans

Serbia has opened applications for voluntary military service in 2026, while President Vučić has announced plans to reintroduce mandatory 75-day military service starting in March 2027.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-announces-voluntary-military-service-call-and-future-conscription-plans

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