Which countries have reinstated military conscription?

The ongoing war in Ukraine has reignited discussions in Europe about reintroducing military conscription, especially following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s comments suggesting that World War Three has begun. Several European countries, including Latvia, which reinstated conscription in January 2024, and others like Germany and Italy, are considering measures to strengthen their armed forces. Currently, 13 European nations, including Finland, Austria, and Greece, have some form of mandatory military service.

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