France, Macron and defense spending
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Emmanuel Macron announced plans to double defence spending by 2027, as he warned Europe’s liberty is facing a “greater threat” than at any time since World War Two.He pledged to increase France’s military budget three years earlier in response to a complex geopolitical moment.
A day after announcing a "historic effort" to rearm France in the face of the threat from Russia, President Emmanuel Macron has showcased his country's military muscle at the July 14th national holiday parade,
Brigitte Macron has no plans to divorce her husband, President Emmanuel Macron, before his presidency concludes in May 2027.
National Strategic Review outlines key defense objectives, boosting funding to face rising threats from Russia and hybrid warfare.
The City of Light decked itself out in red, white and blue on Bastille Day for the yearly military parade and fireworks show that commemorates the French Revolution and the history of the Republic — and which inspired President Donald Trump to stage his own military procession.
This country which is South East Asia's largest economy is also looking for a kind of middle ground in the confrontation with China.
Macron's 2024 Bastille Day attire featured the French first lady taking a monochrome approach with a slight nod to the quiet luxury trend. Macron wore a beige dress with three-quarter-length sleeves and a coordinated coat to complete the ensemble.
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The Royal Observer on MSNEmmanuel Macron Kisses Kate Middleton's Hand at State Visit — But Did He Break a Royal Protocol?Prince William and Kate Middleton on Tuesday, July 8, welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte. Amid the ongoing refurbishment of Buckingham Palace, the three-day state visit was held at Windsor Castle.