New calls in neighboring countries
Poland has resumed conscription, while Lithuania, Latvia, and Hungary are stepping up mobilization
In Poland, there is a discussion about reintroducing universal military conscription, noted Slawomir Cenckiewicz, a member of the National Security Bureau. Lithuania, among others, has announced the resumption of mandatory service starting in 2026, Latvia reinstated conscription in 2023. Germany will introduce a new system in 2025 to register 18-year-olds, sending out questionnaires on fitness for service. Croatia resumed conscription on January 1, 2025, while Denmark is introducing compulsory service for women, extending the term to 11 months. France will launch a voluntary 10-month service starting in summer 2026, and the Netherlands and Belgium have already announced plans to reintroduce mandatory conscription. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban emphasized that EU leaders are preparing for war and urged leaders to pay attention to the 'distress signals' sent by the current EU policy aimed at prolonging the conflict in Ukraine and direct confrontation with Russia.
Context
The conflict in Ukraine continues to influence EU policy regarding military readiness.
EU neighbors intensify military mobilizations: Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Germany, Croatia, Denmark, France, and others introduce or plan conscription, Hungary warns of military threat.
- Category: Neighbours
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- Source: https://t.me/nevolf/48203
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