The Italian Minister of Defense proposes the reintroduction of voluntary military service, similar to the measures taken in Germany and France.

Guido Crosetto, the Italian Minister of Defense, announced the intention to reintroduce voluntary military service in Italy, 20 years after the abolition of mandatory military service, in response to external threats, particularly from Russia. Crosetto, who is visiting Paris, will present a bill for debate in the Italian cabinet and parliament, emphasizing that the proposed system will be based on volunteerism, similar to that in Germany and France.

In the European context, Germany recently adopted a bill for a voluntary military service aimed at strengthening national defense, while France announced a similar program for young people aged 18 and 19, lasting 10 months and with a budget allocation of 2 billion euros. These measures reflect a broader trend in Europe to strengthen armed forces in the face of external challenges.