France Launches New Paid National Military Service to Recruit Thousands of Youth
France launches a new paid 10-month national military service targeting youth, replacing the previous universal national service amid growing defense needs.
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Macron's Voluntary National Service Program Faces Mixed Youth Engagement Ahead of 2026 Launch
Emmanuel Macron's new voluntary national service for French youth faces a mixed reception, with enthusiasm among some but low recruitment turnout in others, ahead of its 2026 start.
Macron Announces New Voluntary Military Service to Strengthen France's National Defense
France to launch a voluntary military national service in 2026, aiming to bolster youth military engagement and national defense amidst rising European tensions.
Emmanuel Macron Unveils New Voluntary Military National Service for French Youth
President Macron announces a voluntary ten-month military national service for French youth to enhance defense readiness and youth engagement.
Macron Announces New Voluntary Military Service for French Youth Starting Summer 2026
President Macron has introduced a new voluntary 10-month military service for French youth, starting in summer 2026, to enhance national defense amid rising global security threats.
Macron Revives Voluntary Military Service Amid Rising Russian Threat
France, led by President Macron, is reinstating a voluntary military service for youth to strengthen defense against Russian threats, aligning with European trends and addressing political and security challenges.
Macron Unveils New Voluntary National Service, Assures No Deployment to Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron announces a voluntary national military service reform targeting 50,000 youth annually, assuring no deployment to Ukraine.
France to Reintroduce Voluntary Military Service Amid Rising European Security Concerns
France plans to reinstate voluntary military service to strengthen its national defense amid escalating European security threats, aiming for 50,000 volunteers by 2035.
Alan Ritchson to Star in Amazon's War Film Adaptation Based on True Story
Alan Ritchson will portray Navy SEAL Mike Thornton in an upcoming Amazon war film directed by Patrick Hughes.