In a recent interview with Žinių Radijas, Lithuanian politician Kasčiūnas addressed the troubling reports regarding the German Bundeswehr's struggles to recruit enough volunteers for its brigade. He pointed out that the current recruitment process is still ongoing and will involve sending letters to potential volunteers. According to him, this situation is still in flux, and it may not be indicative of a permanent trend; further recruitment efforts could still yield better results. Kasčiūnas further elaborated that in the scenario where insufficient volunteers come forward, Germany would resort to compulsory conscription as a similar approach to how Lithuania organizes its own military recruitment. His comments reflect a pragmatic approach to a potential shortfall in voluntary enlistment, noting that they first attempt to fill positions with volunteers before considering compulsory measures for the remaining slots. Moreover, the Lithuanian politician expressed his confidence in German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, characterizing the recruitment initiative as a personal political project for him. He believes that Minister Pistorius is motivated to ensure the success of this campaign, especially with the backing of other influential political figures like Friedrich Merz. This highlights the political importance and urgency of the recruitment efforts within the context of Germany's military readiness.