The President’s office has addressed inquiries regarding a potential general mobilization, stating that while the administration supports the concept of a general call, its implementation necessitates thorough preparation. According to the office, such a measure requires establishing the necessary infrastructure and expanding the training capacity for conscript instructors, noting that the number of conscripts is currently on an upward trend. Representatives from the President’s office clarified that there is no intentional delay in enacting a general call.
Instead, they emphasized that Lithuania must currently concentrate its efforts on several urgent national priorities. These key strategic areas include strengthening the country’s air defense capabilities, preparing the necessary infrastructure to accommodate the full deployment of the German brigade by the end of 2027, and achieving the full operational capability of the national division by 2030. The statement serves to contextualize the timeline for national defense readiness, reiterating the government’s focus on these immediate, structural improvements.
The remarks follow previous statements made by President G. Nausėda last summer, underscoring the phased approach to bolstering national defense readiness while managing the logistical demands associated with a general call.
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The support for the concept is noted, but the emphasis on proper preparation is the most crucial takeaway.