France's military currently comprises around 200,000 active personnel and over 40,000 reservists

Europe is rushing to bolster its defence industry amid Russia threat and uncertainty of US support

Like other European leaders, the president wants to bolster defences against Russian aggression

France's military currently comprises around 200,000 active personnel and over 40,000 reservists

El entrenamiento, voluntario y remunerado, busca ampliar las reservas militares de Francia ante la creciente amenaza de un conflicto bélico convencional en suelo europeo

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As France announces a new national military service plan to bolster the nation's armed forces amidst concerns over Russia's threat to European stability, Lucy Denyer looks at how…

President Emmanuel Macron announced that volunteers aged 18 and 19 will start serving in a 10-month new military service program in 2026.

"The only way to avoid danger is to prepare for it," says President Emmanuel Macron.

The new program seeks to bolster France's armed forces to address growing concerns over Russia's threat to European nations beyond the war in Ukraine.

The president specified that the program will be available to young people between the ages of 18 and 19, including both men and women

Macron says plan to introduce 10 months’ service among 18- and 19-year-olds will help France respond to ‘accelerating threats’

Emmanuel Macron announces a new military program for young volunteers to strengthen France's defenses amid rising threats from Russia.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the program as other European countries have considered similar measures with an eye on a resurgent Russia.

The national service announced by Emmanuel Macron is set to involve 3,000 young people starting in September 2026, with a target of 50,000 by 2035. These volunteers will serve…

The newly announced voluntary military service program, unveiled Thursday, comes as defense circles are questioning the funding of this future initiative and the operational needs…