Finnish Defense Minister: Europe's biggest challenge is finding enough soldiers
Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hekanen stated that the main challenge for European defense is securing a sufficient number of troops and strengthening society's will to defend the country.

Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hekanen has said that Europe's biggest challenge in defense is finding enough people to serve in the armed forces and strengthening society's readiness to fight for their country. His statement highlights ongoing difficulties across Europe in military recruitment and the need to enhance public resilience. Hekanen did not specify particular measures that Finland or the European Union might take to address these issues. His remarks come amid broader concerns about military preparedness in the region.


