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Europe embraces national service - should the UK do the same?

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Are you prepared to fight for your country?

That's the question Emmanuel Macron will be asking the young people of France this week when he announces a plan to introduce voluntary military service.

The threat posed by Russia and a US that has a questionable commitment to NATO means Mr Macron isn't the only European leader who has had to ponder such a move.

Should the UK follow France's lead and introduce some form of military service?

Niall is joined by former armed forces minister James Heappey.

Producer: Tom Gillespie

Editor: Mike Bovill

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1794 episodes

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Manage episode 521199816 series 1146612
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Are you prepared to fight for your country?

That's the question Emmanuel Macron will be asking the young people of France this week when he announces a plan to introduce voluntary military service.

The threat posed by Russia and a US that has a questionable commitment to NATO means Mr Macron isn't the only European leader who has had to ponder such a move.

Should the UK follow France's lead and introduce some form of military service?

Niall is joined by former armed forces minister James Heappey.

Producer: Tom Gillespie

Editor: Mike Bovill

  continue reading

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