French President Emmanuel Macron announced a significant increase in defense spending to address rising threats. By 2027, annual defense spending will reach €64 billion, up from €32 billion in 2017. This plan includes an additional €3.5 billion for 2026 and €3 billion for 2027. Macron expressed that freedom is under severe threat and emphasized the need for France to be powerful to remain free. He cited dangers from Russia's war in Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East, and various cyber threats as factors contributing to the urgent need for increased military capabilities.
"Since 1945, freedom has never been so threatened, and never so seriously."
"To be free in this world, we must be feared. To be feared, we must be powerful."
"Never has peace on our continent depended to such an extent on the decisions that we take now."
"Europe is in danger due to Russia's war in Ukraine, wars in the Middle East, and because the United States has added a form of uncertainty."
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