"President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday unveiled a new program meant to bolster France's armed forces by training thousands of volunteers aged 18 and 19 starting next year, part of a broader response to concerns over Russia's threat to European nations beyond the war in Ukraine. The young volunteers will serve in uniform for 10 months in France's mainland and oversea territories only, not in military operations abroad, Macron said in a speech at the Varces military base, which is located in the French Alps."
"A new national service is set to be gradually established, starting from this summer, Macron said. In this uncertain world where power prevails over law and war is an ever-present reality, our nation has no right to fear, panic, unpreparedness, or division. The program will start with 3,000 youth to be selected next summer and will gradually increase to 10,000 per year by 2030."
France will create a program to train thousands of 18- and 19-year-old volunteers for 10 months of uniformed service within mainland and overseas territories only. The program will begin with 3,000 youth next summer, rise to 10,000 per year by 2030, and aim for up to 50,000 per year by 2035 depending on global context. Volunteers will hold military status, receive wages and equipment, complete one month of training, then serve nine months performing the same missions as active personnel before joining the military reserve or pursuing civilian careers.
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