French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit the 115th Air Base in Orange on Tuesday, September 15, to meet with the first group of volunteers participating in the new national military service. The event will take place at the Geille barracks in the city center, where Macron will deliver a speech and announce the names of the initial 3,000 volunteers. The program is expected to grow in the coming years, marking a revival of conscription in France after decades of voluntary military service. Former Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire criticized Macron’s political strategy during an interview with BFMTV, stating that the president chose “the political chaos of dissolution” over “the restoration of public accounts.” Le Maire emphasized that in June 2024, Macron had the option to implement his economic plan or face political instability, which he believes was exacerbated by the dissolution of the government. He clarified that his comments were directed at policies, not individuals. Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally (RN), has faced criticism from both left and right-wing politicians and groups after proposing a “national priority” centered on housing. Her plan, which includes reserving social housing for French citizens, has been called “xenophobic” by Emmanuelle Cosse, a representative of social landlords. Critics argue that the proposal uses the housing crisis to target immigrants as a scapegoat. Left-wing leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon condemned the policy, claiming it would lead to the creation of “rich ghettos” by reducing the requirement for social housing in cities. As the deadline approaches for socialist primary candidates to submit their applications, former President François Hollande has confirmed he will not run. Hollande reiterated his stance during a visit to the Eure region, expressing reservations about the intensity and cost of primaries. He will participate in the "Face à BFM" program later tonight, where he will elaborate on his decision. His decision not to run leaves the socialist field open for other candidates. In preparation for the upcoming presidential election, the Greens have unveiled a set of coastal policies, including the creation of a “coastal erosion fund” to protect natural areas affected by erosion. The proposal, backed by Senator Mathilde Ollivier, aims to restore coastal regions and revitalize French fishing industries. The Greens, led by their presidential candidate Marine Tondelier, also plan to reintroduce coastal classes and transform fishing practices to better align with environmental goals.