PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron is Thursday to announce that France is restoring military service on a voluntary basis in the face of the growing threat posed by Russia and the risk of a new conflict breaking out in Europe. Almost three decades after France scrapped conscription, the head of state»»»

PARIS, Nov 27, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - President Emmanuel Macron is Thursday to announce that France is restoring military service on a voluntary basis in the face of the growing threat posed by Russia and the risk of a new conflict breaking out in Europe. Almost three decades after France scrapped conscr»»»

The French armed forces have around 200,000 active personnel and 47,000 reservists, expected to rise to 210,000 and 80,000 by 2030. (EPA Images pic) PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron is Thursday to announce that France is restoring military service on a voluntary basis in the face of the growing thr»»»