France’s army chief, Gen. Fabien Mandon, has urged mayors to become the messengers of a new French resolve in an unstable European continent, emphasizing the need for voluntary military service to counter the Russian threat. President Emmanuel Macron is set to unveil a plan for paid, voluntary military service to strengthen the armed forces. The proposed initiative aims to recruit young French citizens to serve in the military, with the promise of financial incentives to encourage participation. This comes as France faces growing concerns over its military readiness in the wake of recent military actions in Eastern Europe. The plan is expected to be presented in the coming weeks, with potential reforms to the conscription system under consideration.