Dutch lawmakers debate possible return of military conscription

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Dutch lawmakers debate possible return of military conscription

Lawmakers in the Tweede Kamer are reconsidering military conscription as the Dutch armed forces struggle with personnel shortages. Political parties are divided on the issue, with some looking to Sweden’s selective draft system as a potential model.CDA lawmaker Derk Boswijk, a longtime advocate for reintroducing conscription, believes action is necessary. “It’s inevitable,” he said. “And no, it won’t be arranged in five or six years. But we have…