Europe turns to conscription as threat of wider war with Russia grows
Several European nations are reinstating or expanding conscription to enhance defenses against Russia's aggression. Countries like Latvia and Norway have implemented compulsory military service, reflecting a shift towards readiness for potential conflicts. Germany is considering voluntary military service. NATO aims to meet personnel targets for rapid activation and modernization. Ongoing discussions persist about NATO's readiness for prolonged conflicts.
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Several European nations are turning to conscription in response to the growing threat of a wider war with Russia. The reintroduction or expansion of compulsory military service is part of efforts to boost defenses amid Moscow's increasing aggression. Countries like Latvia and Norway have implemented conscription, with individuals facing fines or jail time for non-compliance. The move reflects a shift in mindset towards preparing for potential conflicts, with some citizens seeing military service as a duty to defend their values and democracy. Germany has also updated its defense plans, considering a new voluntary military service for the first time since the Cold War. NATO is striving to meet personnel targets for rapid activation in case of conflict, with a focus on creating a more agile and modern military force. While NATO has made significant progress in enhancing its defense plans since 2014, there are ongoing discussions about the alliance's readiness for prolonged conflicts like the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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7 commentsIt's good for the border countries to have a deterrent and we in Western Europe should support them on this. But the nuclear umbrella should be the main deterrent.
I can see the problem, it's clearly there and maybe, yes, maybe conscription is the answer. My question still stands: how can a western society be healthy and prosperous with a mandatory service enforced on the population.
The elite need a professional army that protects them and force the population to starve to death.
Conscripts are a liability. You need the type of person that like violence and self selects for it.
This pretending there would be some nice and coozy gentleman's war is lunacy.
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