NATO countries bring back mandatory military service in Europe

realitatea.net (Romanian)

Mandatory military service is returning to Europe as NATO countries reconsider conscription following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Several European governments are reinstating or maintaining compulsory military service due to recruitment problems in professional armies and the need for substantial military reserves. This marks a shift from the post-Cold War trend of suspending the draft. The policy change reflects broader NATO defense strategy adjustments, with nations seeking to strengthen their forces amid heightened security concerns on the continent.


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