French President Emmanuel Macron underlined plans for a big increase in defense spending, warning that Europe’s freedom is facing “more danger” than at any time since the end of the World War 2.
In a speech for the armed forces in Paris, he said “we are living in a significant moment due to complex geo -politics”.
Macron asked France’s defense spending to grow next year to € 3.5BN (£ 3BN) and then by another € 3BN in 2027.
Referring to the danger from Russia, he condemned “imperialist policies” and “anxing powers”.
In February 2022, Moscow has fought since Ukraine started his full -scale invasion.
Macron promised to repeat France’s military budget by 2027, three years ago compared to planned.
In 2017, his country’s defense budget was at € 32BN and will increase to € 64BN in two years under plans. The proposals still need to be approved by the French government.
He said, “To be independent in this world, you must be afraid. To fear, you must be powerful,” he said in the speech, which fell on the eve of Bustil Day.
Macron said that the world was watching the return of nuclear power and the “spread of major conflicts”.
He called Iran’s American bombing, the fight between India and Pakistan, and which he called “upsurge in American support for Ukraine”.
Last month, NATO member From the previous target of 2%, agreed to spend 5% of the gross domestic product annually on defense.
UK also announced Its defense reviewDefense Secretary John Hele said that it will send one “Message to Moscow”,
On Friday, the French Army head, Theory Berkhard, said Russia saw France as “the main opponents in Europe”.
Russia posed a “durable” threat to Europe, Berkhard said, “The rank of European countries in yesterday’s world was being fixed in Ukraine.
French Prime Minister Francois Bero is expected to prepare the next year’s budget outline on Thursday.
