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France's Bastille Day: €6.5B Defense Boost and Dazzling Celebration

7/16/2025

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France's Bastille Day on July 14, 2025, dazzled with a spectacular parade in Paris, showcasing 7,000 participants, including troops from Indonesia. President Emmanuel Macron emphasized national security by announcing €6.5 billion in defense spending. The celebration culminated in a breathtaking drone light show and fireworks illuminating the Eiffel Tower, paying tribute to remarkable figures like Gisèle Pelicot.

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France's Bastille Day on July 14, 2025, dazzled with a spectacular parade in Paris, showcasing 7,000 participants, including troops from Indonesia. President Emmanuel Macron emphasized national security by announcing €6.5 billion in defense spending. The celebration culminated in a breathtaking drone light show and fireworks illuminating the Eiffel Tower, paying tribute to remarkable figures like Gisèle Pelicot.