Europe is facing its largest veteran population since the Second World War, driven primarily by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which has already produced over two million veterans. In Resolution 2671, the Parliamentary Assembly calls on Council of Europe member states to develop coherent, comprehensive policies to support veterans and their families throughout their lives. Key recommendations include establishing a clear legal definition of "veteran", guaranteeing a minimum support package covering physical and mental health, housing, employment, education and financial assistance, and creating a single national contact point to co-ordinate support across government bodies. The Assembly also urges states to ensure the portability of veterans' rights across borders, tackle discrimination in employment, provide specialist pathways for former prisoners of war and torture survivors, and dedicate specific budget lines to veteran services subject to regular parliamentary scrutiny. Member states that have not yet done so are encouraged to ratify the European Social Charter (revised) to ensure veterans' social rights are fully protected.