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Macron unveils plan for voluntary youth military service

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a new voluntary military service program for youth aged 16-30 to boost national solidarity.


Macron unveils plan for voluntary youth military service

French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled on Thursday a new plan allowing young people to voluntarily undertake military service. This initiative is aimed at strengthening national solidarity and patriotism among the youth. The program will be available to all volunteers aged 16 to 30 and will include both theoretical and practical training. Macron emphasized that this measure will not replace compulsory military service but will complement the existing national defense system.