Lithuania· KaunasLithuania to introduce universal male conscription by 2032
Lithuania plans to implement universal conscription for men starting in 2032, increasing annual recruitment and preparing infrastructure, while women will continue to serve voluntarily.
Background
Following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, several European nations, particularly those bordering Russia, have re-evaluated their defense strategies. This has led to increased military spending and discussions around reintroducing or expanding conscription to bolster national security.
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Lithuania to introduce universal male conscription by 2032
First report 13h agoLast update 6h agoReports confirm Lithuania's decision to introduce universal conscription for men by 2032, with increased recruitment numbers and infrastructure development planned.
Women will continue to have the option to serve voluntarily in the military, with discussions about their potential inclusion in conscription being distant.
The move towards universal conscription is attributed to Lithuania's declining birth rate and shrinking conscription-age population.
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