The Netherlands is preparing a gradual return of conscription.
The Dutch Ministry of Defense is developing a new military service model to gradually restore conscription as security deteriorates. Defense Minister Derek Boswick stated that the current system, with the suspension of conscription since 1997, no longer meets modern threats.
The program will be introduced in stages: first, young people are required to fill out questionnaires, then undergo interviews and medical examinations. The final step involves a call to active duty. The ministry emphasizes that voluntary recruitment remains the main method, with recruitment reserved only for serious crises or armed conflict.