According to the defense forces, resignations from the reserve can at worst endanger Finland's defense capability, Yle reports.
Defense forces says, the ban on leaving the reserve should be considered Over.
Yle asked about the Minister of Defense who spoke to the Defense Forces in recent days Antti Häkkänen (kok) from the statement that he would be ready to find the means, that leaving the reserve would not be possible in the future.
The Finnish Defense Forces told Yle by email that the changed security situation requires a review of the legislation.
“Applying for supplementary service from the reserve is one of these issues to be considered,” the email said, according to Yle.
Leaving the reserve practically means that reservists apply for supplementary service.
Defense forces according to the answer, resignations from the reserve can at worst endanger Finland's defense capability, Yle says in its story.
“Those applying for supplementary services currently have a legal right to it. However, this right should be reviewed to ensure that the ability to defend oneself is not compromised in a real situation,” the answer states, according to Yle.
The Finnish Defense Forces points out in its response that general conscription is the basis of Finland's defense, and related changes require careful consideration.
Application more than 650 reservists have already left the reserve during February. The resignation applications started to increase after Häkkänen's interview last Thursday In Kyrönmaa magazineand the situation has not returned to normal even on Monday.
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