France: Macron announces plans to boost defense spending
151d ago
World
Deutsche Welle

French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled plans to increase military spending by €6.5 billion over the next two years. Citing heightened threats to Europe, unseen since the end of World War II, Macron emphasized the need for a stronger defense posture. The additional funding will likely be allocated to modernizing equipment, bolstering cybersecurity capabilities, and enhancing intelligence gathering.