bloomshorts Macron’s Call for Enhanced Defence Spending
President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled plans for a significant increase in France’s defence budget, citing the growing threat from Russia as a pivotal challenge to European freedom. In a speech to the armed forces, Macron emphasized the need for a ‘massive boost’ to ensure France remains a key player on the global stage.
Strategic Shifts and Global Threats
Macron’s proposal includes an additional 3.5 billion euros in 2026 and a further three billion in 2027, aiming to address the ‘imperialist policies’ and ‘annexing powers’ of Russia. The French leader stressed the importance of being ‘powerful’ to be ‘feared’, calling for a unified national defence effort. Defence officials have echoed these concerns, pointing to cyber threats, disinformation, and the risk of terror attacks as part of the evolving global threat landscape.
