France Launches National Service to Boost Military

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France will start a new program. It will train young people for the army. This is because of worries about Russia and Europe.

Young people will join for ten months in France. They will not go to wars in other countries.

The program starts with 3,000 people next summer. France wants 10,000 people each year by 2030.

Volunteers get money and army clothes. They will work like soldiers after training.

Some people think this program is difficult. But it can help France prepare for problems in the future.

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What will France start?

France will start a new program to train young people for the army.

How long will young people join the program?

Young people will join for ten months.

How many people does France want in the program each year by 2030?

France wants 10,000 people each year by 2030.

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