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French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday addressed the French soldiers a day before the National Day of France (Bustil Day). During this, he said that for the first time after the Second World War, freedom is in such danger.
Describing Russia, Ukraine War and Cybercrime as the main threat to Europe, Macron said that it is necessary to create fear in this world, and it is necessary to be strong to create fear.
In the country’s defense budget for 2026, 3.5 billion euros (35 thousand crore rupees) and 2027 have announced an increase of 3 billion euros (27 thousand crore rupees).
Defense budget target for 64 billion euros
Macron wants to strengthen the country’s military capacity, modern weapons supply and nuclear power by increasing France’s defense budget. However, this proposal of Macron is still pending for the approval of the French government and Parliament.
In 2017, France’s defense budget was 32 billion euros (Rs 2.88 lakh crore). Macron has targeted it to do 64 billion euros (Rs 5.76 lakh crore) by 2027.
French Prime Minister François Bairo will announce next year’s budget on Thursday, which may be confirmed.
France said- Ukraine War Permanent Threat to Europe
Macron, referring to the Russian attack on Ukraine, condemned his imperialist policies. French Army Chief Thierry Berkhard said that Russia considers France its greatest opponent in Europe and Ukraine War is a “permanent threat” for Europe.
Macron also referred to American bombing on Iran, conflict between India and Pakistan, and US support fluctuations for Ukraine. Along with this, he also mentioned the increasing competition over nuclear weapons among global forces.
