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 other European countries are ensuring they have a population fully motivated to fight for their homeland

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

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…

"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.

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.