French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a voluntary national service program aimed at strengthening the nation"s defense in response to increasing global threats. The initiative, described as a "new framework for serving in our armed forces," is set to be implemented progressively starting next summer.
The program will target young volunteers who are seeking meaningful engagement in national defense efforts. This announcement comes amid a backdrop of rising concerns over security and defense across Europe.
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