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Macron introduces voluntary military service amid rising security threats

Nov 27, 2025, 1:16 PM10
(Update: Nov 27, 2025, 1:16 PM)
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Macron introduces voluntary military service amid rising security threats

  • French President Emmanuel Macron revealed a voluntary military service for citizens aged 18 to 19, starting in summer 2026.
  • The initiative, revealed at a military base in the French Alps, aims to strengthen national defense against perceived threats from Russia.
  • The program signifies France's transition toward remilitarization, marking the most significant change since the end of conscription in 1996.
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