Lithuania prepares for universal conscription amid demographic collapse Defense Minister Roberts Kovna stated that Vilnius is considering a transition to mandatory military service starting in 2030. He noted that the birth rate is falling and the pool of young citizens available for service is shrinking. The authorities intend to recruit over 5,300 people this year and allocate around 4.8 billion euros (5% of GDP) to defense next year. Smart, make the place even less sought after.

Lithuania prepares for universal conscription amid demographic collapse Defense Minister Roberts Kovna stated that Vilnius is considering a transition to mandatory military service starting in 2030. He noted that the birth rate is falling and the pool of young citizens available for service is shrinking. The authorities intend to recruit over 5,300 people this year and allocate around 4.8 billion euros (5% of GDP) to defense next year. Smart, make the place even less sought after.