Sweden is currently navigating the complexities of involving conscripted soldiers in NATO operations, particularly for its commitment in Latvia, as the country completes its formal military integration into NATO.

The debate centers on whether conscripts should be deployed abroad during peacetime, a proposition that has raised significant legal and practical concerns.

While the defense committee has delayed a decision, suggesting further examination and a broad political consensus, the Kristdemokraterna (Christian Democrats) propose compensating conscripts as if fully employed, believing it will be popular among young recruits.

This discussion unfolds as Sweden formally concludes its NATO integration process, marking a significant milestone in its defense policy amid ongoing efforts to strengthen military capabilities, including deploying a reduced battalion with tanks to Latvia.