In 2023, 2,920 personnel have not renewed their contract with the army. On average, members of the military serve a year less than they did a decade ago.
Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu presented a “ 360-degree loyalty ” plan for a budget of 750 million euros. Around forty measures will be implemented to make life easier for soldiers, he says.. Certain bonuses will now be included in military pensions, which already existed for gendarmes, police and customs officers, with an estimated annual cost of 75 million euros, he adds.