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 exclusively on French territory, freeing up a portion of the 200,000 professional soldiers for frontline missions.

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

Durerà dieci mesi e sarà aperto a tutte le persone di 18 anni: il governo spera che poi alcune decideranno di entrare nell'esercito