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…