Europe’s freedom has been faced with the greatest “threat” since World War II, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron outlined plans for the greater increase in defense costs, warning that freedom of Europe is faced with a “greater threat” than at any time after the end of World War II.

In a speech to the Armed Forces in Paris, he said that “we live in the main point” from the complex geopolitics.

The following year, Macron called for a 3.5 billion euro protection cost protection) and then another 3 billion euros in 2027.

Referring to the threat from Russia, he announced “imperialist policy” and “annexation”.

The fighting has been raging since Moscow launched a complete invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Macron pledged to double the French budget by 2027, three years earlier than initially planned.

In 2017, his country’s defensive budget amounted to EUR 32 billion, and the plans for two years will grow to 64 billion euros. The proposals must be approved by the French government.

“To be free in this world, you have to be afraid. To be afraid you must be powerful,” he said in a speech that fell on the eve of Bastille Day.

Macron said there is a return of nuclear energy and “spreading major conflicts” in the world.

He also referred to Iran’s bombing in the US, fighting between India and Pakistan and what he called “ups and falls in US support for Ukraine.”

Last month, NATO members They agreed to spend 5% of GDP annually on defense, which is 2% compared to the previous goal.

UK also announced His own review of protectionWith the Defense Minister John Hill who said he would send “Moscow’s message”.

On Friday, the head of the French army, Tirer Berkhard, said Russia was considering France “a major opponent in Europe”.

Berkhard said Russia had a “strong” threat to Europe, adding that “the title of European countries in tomorrow’s world” is being resolved in Ukraine.

French Prime Minister François Bire is expected to outline the budget next year on Thursday.