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Lithuania plans universal conscription for men from 2032

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 31 October 2026, 03:20 UTC ·12 sec listen

Lithuania plans universal conscription for young men from 2032, raising annual call-ups from over 5,000 to about 7,500. It needs more accommodation and instructors; women will remain volunteers. A separate move to lift the nuclear ban needs another parliamentary vote.

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