President Emmanuel Macron is reviving the practice as European countries look for ways to mobilize the masses to counter Russia.

Europe is facing its greatest threat since the fall of the Soviet Union as the US appears less and less interested in the fate of the continent

Leading French automaker Renault is reportedly converting some production sites to make military drones. It’s stirred discontent among car workers in France, who say they didn’t sign up for Europe’s rearmament push.

French President Emmanuel Macron began a state visit to Gabon to renew diplomatic, military and economic ties with President Brice Oligui Nguema’s post-coup government. France has reduced its military presence but remains a key partner,