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Macron due to unveil proposals for a new voluntary military service to boost the country's defences without having to return to regular conscription

France's Emmanuel Macron is now speaking in Varces-Allieres-et-Risset, confirming his plans for a new voluntary national military service to be launched by next summer, open to 18- and 19-year-olds.

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