Could conscription return in Europe?

France says it volition reintroduce a signifier of voluntary subject work successful effect to increasing tensions with Russia.

The announcement comes weeks aft Germany said it plans to measure young people’s suitability for subject duty.

Russia’s penetration of Ukraine has forced European states to reassess their defence. So, could conscription return?

Presenter: Dareen Abughaida

Guests:

Jacques Reland – Senior probe chap successful European affairs

Paul Beaver – Former worker and defence analyst

Peter Nielsen – Former commandant of NATO’s Force Integration Unit successful Lithuania