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French President Emmanuel Macron called for a significant increase in the country\u2019s defense spending, citing growing security threats from Russia, Euractiv reports.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking ahead of France\u2019s national Bastille Day celebrations, Macron warned that Europe\u2019s freedom is under greater threat today than at any point since World War II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are living in a turning point in history,\u201d Macron said in a speech to the French armed forces. He denounced Russia\u2019s \u201cimperialist policies,\u201d \u201cannexationist ambitions,\u201d and its reliance on the \u201claw of the strongest,\u201d framing Moscow as a clear threat to European peace and stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPeace on our continent has never depended more on the decisions we make today,\u201d Macron stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The French president announced plans to boost the national defense budget by \u20ac3.5 billion in 2026, followed by an additional \u20ac3 billion increase in 2027. \u201cIf you want to be feared, you have to be strong,\u201d he said, urging all government agencies to fully mobilize in support of national defense efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond military funding, Macron\u2019s administration also aims to strengthen national unity in response to global crises. According to the \u00c9lys\u00e9e Palace, this includes the potential rollout of a new youth mobilization campaign, offering young people \u201can opportunity to serve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

France\u2019s Chief of the General Staff, General Thierry Burkhard, has also recently warned that Russia poses a long-term and large-scale threat, identifying France as one of the Kremlin\u2019s priority targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier this week, Macron also addressed the British Parliament, emphasizing the unique role of Paris and London in safeguarding European security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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