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France Launches 10-Month Military Service Amid Strong Support

11/28/2025

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France will reintroduce a limited form of voluntary military service comprising 10 months of paid training.
President Emmanuel Macron announced the plan today.
The plan will start next summer with 3,000 initial recruits.
The program aims to reach 50,000 recruits by 2035.
Public opinion favors the measure, with 73% backing.

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France will reintroduce a limited form of voluntary military service comprising 10 months of paid training.
President Emmanuel Macron announced the plan today.
The plan will start next summer with 3,000 initial recruits.
The program aims to reach 50,000 recruits by 2035.
Public opinion favors the measure, with 73% backing.