Macron announced plans to build a new aircraft carrier for the French Navy

France has planned to build a new aircraft carrier for its fleet. This was announced on December 21 by President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron, speaking to French troops stationed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

"I have decided to equip France with a new aircraft carrier. The decision to launch the implementation of this very large program was made this week," Macron said.

According to him, the construction of the aircraft carrier will bring financial benefits to small and medium-sized enterprises represented by 800 suppliers, and the aircraft carrier itself will become the "embodiment of the might" of his nation.

They will take up arms: Voluntary military service is being returned to France

Macron called up volunteers at the age of 18-19 to join the army

On November 27, Macron announced that a system of voluntary military service would be introduced in his country from the summer of next year. He clarified that the state "cannot return to the era of universal military service," but the decision is necessary for self-defense and respect.

Yevgeny Zlenko, project manager of the Polylogue Group, spoke with Izvestia on the same day and called the introduction of voluntary service in France a "political game" by Macron based on the fears of his people.

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