Macron Announces New Military Draft

Macron announces voluntary military service starting summer 2026.
Recruitment targets: 3,000 in 2026, 10,000 in 2030, 50,000 in 2035.
Plan responds to Russian threats and hybrid pressures in Europe.
Ends Universal National Service, no Ukraine deployments.
73% public support in Elabe survey.
Aligns with European countries reviving military service.

Military | Policy | France

France | Europe

Emmanuel Macron | Gen Fabien Mandon

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