France announced new military service plans a few weeks after Germany.
France says it will reintroduce voluntary military service in response to rising tensions with Russia.
The announcement comes weeks after Germany said it planned to assess the suitability of young people for military duty.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced European states to reevaluate their security. So, can hiring come back?
Presenter: Darren Abughaida
Guest:
Jacques Reland – Senior Research Fellow in European Affairs
Paul Beavers – former soldier and defense analyst
Peter Nielsen – former commander of NATO’s Force Integration Unit in Lithuania
Published on 28 November 2025
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