Macron’s ‘conscription chaos’: Putin ‘laughs’ as French youth join army but reject war zones Europe’s security anxieties are deepening as fears of Russian military pressure ripple across the continent. France is now stepping up preparedness, launching a new voluntary military service for young adults amid concerns over a worsening security environment and uncertainty around long-term US security guarantees. Announced by President Emmanuel Macron, the 10-month paid programme is designed to bolste