The absence of mandatory military conscription in European Union member states is undermining the bloc’s overall defense capabilities, warns a Lithuanian colonel in a recent statement to Ukrinform. As security challenges mount amid ongoing regional tensions, the official argues that reliance on professional volunteer forces may leave EU countries vulnerable and calls for a reassessment of defense policies to bolster readiness and resilience.
Absence of Conscription Undermines EU Military Readiness Warns Lithuanian Colonel
Lithuanian Colonel Tomas Vitkauskas has voiced serious concerns over the discontinuation of conscription across many European Union nations, emphasizing that this trend significantly weakens the EU’s collective military preparedness. In his recent statement, Vitkauskas argued that professional volunteer armies, while efficient in peacetime, lack the depth and rapid mobilization capacity that conscript forces provide in times of crisis. He stressed that the…
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Author : Victoria Jones
Publish date : 2026-04-10 20:57:00
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