Defence. Towards a Return to Military Service ? Several Leads on the Table, Macron Will Decide "in the Fall"
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In his speech to the arms of July 13, Emmanuel Macron recalled the importance of youth engagement, for which several options are on the table. Precisions must be brought in the fall.
In the face of increasing threats to its security, France is considering the introduction of voluntary military service.
In his speech to the armed this Sunday evening, the Head of State announced a reinforcement of the military reserve and a mechanism for young people that will be detailed this autumn.

Emmanuel Macron said this Sunday that he will make a decision "in the fall" regarding military service. Several leads have already been presented to him.
In his speech to the armies, the French Head of State, in particular, postponed the recast of the universal national service (UNS), which he has been calling for for months.
This Sunday, on the eve of July 14th and his famous military parade, Emmanuel Macron plans to send an important message on the necessary strengthening of national defence, in a context in which external dangers are increasing. Among the possible leads, some mention the reintroduction of national service.However, invited on BFM Politique, François-Xavier Bellamy, MEP and Vice-President of the Republicans, expressed reservations, considering that …
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