France confirms voluntary military conscription in wake of Russia war threat

Article here. It's the thin edge, I think. Excerpt:

'France will introduce a voluntary military service of 10 months beginning next summer, becoming the latest EU country to hint at war preparations in the face of a growing threat from Russia.

President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed the expansion of the military, focusing on volunteers mostly aged 18 to 19.

‘A new national service will be introduced, gradually starting next summer,’ he said during a speech to troops in Varces-Allieres-et-Risset.

This makes France the first European heavyweight – and the first nation that has nuclear capabilities – to reintroduce military service.'