France is bringing back military conscription on a volunteer basis. The program will primarily target 18 and 19-year-olds in a bid to bolster the country's defence force. #france #conscription #militaryservice #europe #emmanuelmacron | 7NEWS Sydney

France is introducing voluntary military service for 18 and 19-year-olds. President Emmanuel Macron wants young people to be "ready to stand up" amid concerns over Russian threats towards Europe. Service would last for 10 months and volunteers would only be deployed in France. #France #Macron #Military #Russia #C4News #Channel4News | Channel 4 News