French President Emmanuel Macron announced the launch of a voluntary military service program next summer, lasting 10 months and conducted entirely on French soil.The scheme will initially involve 3,000 young people aged 18-19 in 2026, expanding to 10,000 by 2030 and 50,000 annually by 2035. Macron said the initiative aims to engage youth eager to serve and defend their country.The move comes decades after France, along with several European countries, phased out mandatory military service.- - - ...