Pat McFadden, a senior government minister in the UK, rejected the idea of reintroducing conscription despite Europe’s concerns about security amid the Ukraine crisis. In contrast, Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkevics suggested other European nations should consider conscription as a precaution against potential Russian aggression. The UK recently announced plans to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, emphasizing the need for Europe to enhance its military capabilities in response to the evolving global security landscape.
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