Europe embraces national service - should the UK do the same?
This Is Why · Sky News
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Show Notes
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