Military Service is currently not required in France. Military service was required from 1798 – 2001. In 1798 Napoleon required military service for the Grande Armee. The modern form of universal national service was introduced in France in 1905 when conscripts had to serve two years in the armed forces. The modern form of universal national service was introduced in France in 1905 when conscripts had to serve two years in the armed forces. This increased to three years in World War I but was progressively reduced to 10 months and millions of young men were called up down the years.
60% Yes |
40% No |
46% Yes |
33% No |
7% Yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development |
7% No, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
5% Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment |
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2% Yes, but only for those who are starting to build a criminal record |
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0% Yes, and it should be at least two years of service |
See how support for each position on “Mandatory Military Service” has changed over time for 158k France voters.
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See how importance of “Mandatory Military Service” has changed over time for 158k France voters.
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Unique answers from France users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9L5Z8PM4wks4W
No, but citizens should be encouraged to attend military training through tax benefits, like in Switzerland.
@99SLN6K1yr1Y
Yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development of they do not have other paths planned out
@93BKDNP2yrs2Y
yes but it should apply for both men and women
@8SG6DL73yrs3Y
Obligatory military service, but not a whole year
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