Defense Budget: Emmanuel Macron plans to increase France's military spending from 2.1% to 5% of GDP

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Macron Suggests France Up Defense Spending to 5 Percent GDP

French President Emmanuel Macron proposed increasing military spending from 2.1% to 5% if the U.S. halts its defense of Europe.

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According to information from France Inter, this possibility is being studied by the head of state in the event that the United States decides to no longer protect Europe via the transatlantic alliance.

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In France, the media reported that President Emmanuel Macron, during a meeting with the leaders of the political parties, mentioned the idea of increasing French military spending from the current 2.1% to 5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), in the event that the United States decides to no longer protect Europe through NATO. President Macron stressed that the situation is changing rapidly and that it is necessary to strengthen defense and se…

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The possibility of increasing military spending is being considered if the US “no longer protects Europe as part of NATO”.

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In terms of defense, it is important to have armed forces with the format, resources and coherence that are supposed to allow them to carry out all the missions listed in their operational contract, defined according to the threats they are likely to face. This assumes that they have the necessary financial resources. Also, the question of... This article Mr. Macron says he is considering a new significant increase in the army budget appeared fi…

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Macron Proposes Boosting France’s Military Spending to 5% of GDP

French President Macron suggested increasing military expenditure to 5% of GDP amid concerns over U.S. protection in Europe.