Macron's new voluntary military program aims to boost France’s defense capabilities
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Published: Nov 28, 2025, 08:32 IST | Updated: Nov 28, 2025, 08:32 IST
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France will introduce a voluntary military service of 10 months beginning next year, President Emmanuel Macron said, in the face of what it views as a growing threat posed by Russia. Now France is not alone, Germany pledges 260,000-strong army. Poland and the Baltics ramp up defence. Europe’s biggest rearmament since 1945.
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