France, Macron and defense spending
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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,
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.
National Strategic Review outlines key defense objectives, boosting funding to face rising threats from Russia and hybrid warfare.
Brigitte Macron has no plans to divorce her husband, President Emmanuel Macron, before his presidency concludes in May 2027.
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.
This country which is South East Asia's largest economy is also looking for a kind of middle ground in the confrontation with China.
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France 24 on MSNFrance’s ‘moment of truth’: PM Bayrou unveils €40 billion in spending cutsFrench Prime Minister François Bayrou unveiled €40 billion in spending cuts Tuesday, in a high-stakes effort to rein in the budget deficit. Facing threats of a no-confidence vote from opposition parties,
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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.
France is celebrating its biggest holiday Monday with 7,000 people marching, on horseback or riding armored vehicles along the cobblestones of the Champs-Elysees, the most iconic avenue in Paris. And there are plans for partying and pageantry around the country.