European nations debate a return to conscription amid Trump turnaround on Russia

[1srelluc]

European nations debate a return to conscription amid Trump turnaround on Russia

Spurred by the war in Ukraine and the prospect of US disengagement, European countries are debating a return to compulsory military service to counter Russian expansionism. Lithuania, Sweden and Latvia…

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In Britain, the last national servicemen were demobilised in 1963 and the government does not plan to reverse course.

"We're not considering conscription, but, of course, we've announced a major increase in defence expenditure," said Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden.

In France, where compulsory military service ended in 2001, President Emmanuel Macron has been looking for ways to encourage young people to serve.

In comments to reporters published Saturday, he said France no longer had the "logistics" to re-introduce compulsory service, but he wanted to "look at ways to mobilise civilians" and would be making an announcement in the coming weeks.

Reality is smacking some Euro countries in the face.

Dumb cousin Cletus from the colonies finally said no, and they're all discombobulated.

Hey, at least they have plenty of "men of military age" immigrants with weapons training to call up.

 

[Blaster]

My dad remembers all the people being drafted during the Vietnam war. Lots of them fled to Canada to avoid going in.

 

[Zincwarrior]

Poland is effectively moving towards a return to the Draft. They are also buying eight gazillion tanks and artillery tubes.

Donald Tusk announces military training plans for all men in Poland

Poland's prime minister said his government plans to have a model ready by the end of the year.

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[The Sage of Main Street]

My dad remembers all the people being drafted during the Vietnam war. Lots of them fled to Canada to avoid going in.

Bush Was as Much of a Traitor as Jane Fonda Was

Or run away to college to dodge the draft. Or have a powerful Daddy to get them into the National Guard or Reserves and use his political bribery to make sure they were never activated.