https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1751179/voluntary-military-service-letter-for-17-year-olds-approved-in-parliament/
Voluntary military service letter for 17-year-olds approved in parliament
The draft bill approved in parliament was met with opposition from some MPs, who saw it as a tool to "militarise society."
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https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/11/27/macron-launches-voluntary-military-service-citing-accelerating-threats/
Macron Launches Voluntary Military Service, Citing 'Accelerating Threats' - Modern Diplomacy
Nov 27, 2025 - President Emmanuel Macron announced a new voluntary youth military service starting by mid-2026 to help France address "accelerating threats" globally.
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https://cyprus-mail.com/2025/04/03/parliament-approves-voluntary-military-service-for-women
Parliament approves voluntary military service for women | Cyprus Mail
Apr 3, 2025 - Women can now enlist voluntarily in the National Guard, for a minimum of six months, under a law passed by parliament on Thursday. The law passed with 32 MPs...
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https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/frances-proposed-voluntary-national-service-military-revival-or-costly-misstep/760160
France's new voluntary military service: A step towards youth engagement or militarisation?
Dec 31, 2025 - Explore the debate around France's voluntary national military service, its impact on youth engagement, and concerns over militarisation and financial...
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https://www.trtworld.com/article/efc7120b54be
France to revive voluntary military service, citing growing Russia threat - TRT World
Mandatory military service is also not out of the question in a major crisis, says French President Macron, who warns that France "cannot remain idle" in the...
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https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2069267/over-3000-applicants-for-belgiums-voluntary-military-service/
Over 3,000 applicants for Belgium's voluntary military service
The figures also included around 20% young women applicants, with 500 set to be selected for the service in total.
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