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 AbughaidaGuests:Jacques Reland – Senior research fellow in European affairsPaul Beaver – Former soldier and defence analystPeter Nielsen – Former commander of NATO’s Force Integration Unit in LithuaniaPublished On 28 Nov 202528 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share
