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.
France to launch a voluntary military national service in 2026, aiming to bolster youth military engagement and national defense amidst rising European tensions.
President Macron announces a voluntary ten-month military national service for French youth to enhance defense readiness and youth engagement.
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.
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.
Emmanuel Macron announces a voluntary national military service reform targeting 50,000 youth annually, assuring no deployment to Ukraine.
France plans to reinstate voluntary military service to strengthen its national defense amid escalating European security threats, aiming for 50,000 volunteers by 2035.
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