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Macron Unveils €6.5 Billion Military Boost Amid Threats

7/14/2025

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French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a bold €6.5 billion boost in military spending over the next two years, driven by unprecedented threats to Europe since World War II. By 2027, France's defense budget will soar to €64 billion, doubling from €32 billion in 2017, as Macron stresses the urgent need for strength to safeguard freedom in a turbulent world.

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French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a bold €6.5 billion boost in military spending over the next two years, driven by unprecedented threats to Europe since World War II. By 2027, France's defense budget will soar to €64 billion, doubling from €32 billion in 2017, as Macron stresses the urgent need for strength to safeguard freedom in a turbulent world.