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Macron Boosts Defense Budget Amid Rising Global Tensions

1/16/2026

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French President Emmanuel Macron addressed armed forces on January 15, 2026, urging stronger defense amid rising tensions.
He announced a €36 billion defense-budget increase by 2030 to bolster France's military capabilities and establish a voluntary national service to recruit thousands.
Macron noted gaps in drone technology and the need for a stronger Greenland presence with troops reinforced.
He convened an emergency defense council during allied troop deployments to the Arctic.

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French President Emmanuel Macron addressed armed forces on January 15, 2026, urging stronger defense amid rising tensions.
He announced a €36 billion defense-budget increase by 2030 to bolster France's military capabilities and establish a voluntary national service to recruit thousands.
Macron noted gaps in drone technology and the need for a stronger Greenland presence with troops reinforced.
He convened an emergency defense council during allied troop deployments to the Arctic.