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To combat recruitment issues, European countries are implementing various initiatives aimed at making military service more appealing. The Netherlands and Croatia, for instance, are providing financial incentives and enhanced job opportunities for recruits. Lithuania and Estonia have introduced programs that support education and cybersecurity roles, respectively, ensuring military service translates into valuable civilian skills.
Meanwhile, national conscription is being re-evaluated by various states. Countries such as Poland are considering reinstating mandatory service, whilst France and others are exploring softer forms of conscription like national service, inspired by successful models in Scandinavia.