22 February 1996,
End of compulsory military service in Iparralde. French President Jacques Chirac announced the professionalization of the army. The disappearance of military service was consolidated in 2001 with the implementation of the reform of the military and defensive model. While in Hego Euskal Herria, due to the submissive movement, only 40% of the respondents presented to perform military service.
Source:
Allande Sokarros (Euskaldunon Newspaper, 24 February 1996)