"Europe Considers Reviving Military Conscription to Address Troop Shortages"
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European countries like Germany and the Netherlands are considering adopting Sweden's conscription model to address troop shortages. Sweden screens 110,000 teenagers annually, drafting the best-suited third for military service. This system, reintroduced in 2017, has doubled the number of conscripts and is seen as essential for military growth, especially in light of rising threats from the east.
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