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- French President Emmanuel Macron will announce changes to national military service that will not involve sending young people to Ukraine, citing rising threats from Russia.
- The plan creates a voluntary service to build a skilled reserve force, aiming for 2,000–3,000 recruits in the first year.
- By 2035 the program would reach about 50,000 recruits, expanding France's reserve capacity.
- Training lasts 10 months, and recruits receive €900–€1,000 monthly.
