1. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new military service program for young volunteers, starting in 2026, in response to ongoing threats from Russia and other potential conflicts.
2. The program, lasting 10 months, is intended for individuals aged 18-19, with the aim of enrolling 3,000 participants in 2026 and expanding to 50,000 per year by 2035.
3. Other European nations, such as Germany and Croatia, are also taking steps to bolster their defenses, with Germany considering reintroducing conscription if recruitment targets are not met and Croatia planning to reinstate compulsory military service next year.
2. The program, lasting 10 months, is intended for individuals aged 18-19, with the aim of enrolling 3,000 participants in 2026 and expanding to 50,000 per year by 2035.
3. Other European nations, such as Germany and Croatia, are also taking steps to bolster their defenses, with Germany considering reintroducing conscription if recruitment targets are not met and Croatia planning to reinstate compulsory military service next year.
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French President Emmanuel Macron announces new military volunteer program for youths in response to potential conflicts, starting in 2026. The program, lasting 10 months, aims to enroll 3,000 participants initially and expand to 50,000 per year by 2035. Other European nations such as Germany and
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251128_02/#summary
Date: Nov. 28, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-28
Created: 2025/11/28 10:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:26
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