Lithuania has decided to introduce universal male conscription into the army from 2032. The corresponding decision was made by the country's National Defense Council, President Gitanas Nausėda said. Every year they plan to send about 7.5 thousand young people to military service instead of the current five thousand. For women, the service will remain voluntary. The authorities devoted six years to preparing for the expansion of the military infrastructure and the training of additional instructors. Photo: Generated AI.

Lithuania has decided to introduce universal male conscription into the army from 2032. The corresponding decision was made by the country's National Defense Council, President Gitanas Nausėda said. Every year they plan to send about 7.5 thousand young people to military service instead of the current five thousand. For women, the service will remain voluntary. The authorities devoted six years to preparing for the expansion of the military infrastructure and the training of additional instructors. Photo: Generated AI.