France to boost military spending

Rail convoy of tactical vehicles passing through Lyon, heading toward Estonia.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced an additional €6.5 billion ($7,6 billion) in military spending over the next two years on Sunday, warning that Europe faces “greater threats” to freedom than at any point since the end of World War II. In a speech to French armed forces on the eve of Bastille Day, Macron said […]

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced an additional €6.5 billion ($7,6 billion) in military spending over the next two years on Sunday, warning that Europe faces “greater threats” to freedom than at any point since the end of World War II. In a speech to French armed forces on the eve of Bastille Day, Macron said…

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