"France announces new military service plans weeks after Germany. France says it will reintroduce a form of voluntary military service in response to growing tensions with Russia. The announcement comes weeks after Germany said it plans to assess young people's suitability for military duty. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced European states to reassess their defence. So, could conscription return?"
"Presenter: Dareen Abughaida Guests: Jacques Reland Senior research fellow in European affairs Paul Beaver Former soldier and defence analyst Peter Nielsen Former commander of NATO's Force Integration Unit in Lithuania"
France will reintroduce a form of voluntary military service in response to growing tensions with Russia. The French plan follows Germany's announcement weeks earlier to assess young people's suitability for military duty. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced European states to reassess defence postures and manpower planning. The measures signal renewed interest in strengthening reservist and recruitment frameworks without full mandatory conscription. The move raises questions about whether some form of conscription could return in Europe and how states will balance voluntary schemes with broader defence readiness and demographic challenges.
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