Macron to relaunch French military service — but this time it is voluntary
Like other European leaders, the president wants to bolster defences against Russian aggression
Like other European leaders, the president wants to bolster defences against Russian aggression

Macron launches voluntary military service amid tensions with Russia - UPI.com

France brings back limited military service with 3,000 volunteers next year

France to introduce voluntary military service amid threat from Russia

France to reintroduce military service amid Russian threat

Macron announces voluntary military service in France

Emmanuel Macron wants to strengthen military as US pulls back from Europe but must tackle steep borrowing costs

The longstanding independence of France’s ‘force de frappe’ may stand in the way of successful co-ordination with allies

A speech by a leading general hinting at the need for conscription has taken the French out of their comfort zone

Berlin aims to more than double army reserves in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Macron’s decision to extend the deterrent is a boost for the continent’s defence

French president has no easy fixes after another government falls and could turn to a loyalist