In the French president's traditional speech to the military on the eve of Bastille Day, Macron said, "Since 1945, freedom has never been so threatened, and never so seriously.'' According to Macron, France's annual defense spending will rise to €64 billion ($74.8 billion) by 2027 — an amount that would double the €32 billion in annual spending when he became president in 2017. According to Macron, Europe is in danger due to Russia's war in Ukraine, wars in the Middle East, and because "the United States has added a form of uncertainty."
Author: Emmy Sasipornkarn
Published at: 2025-07-13 19:51:00
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