French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined plans for a big increase in defence spending, warning Europe's liberty is facing a "greater threat" than at any time since the end of World War Two. In a speech to the armed forces in Paris, he said "we are living in a pivotal moment" due to complex geopolitics.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced an unprecedented increase in defence spending, warning that Europe faces its most serious

French President Emmanuel Macron increases military budget by 6.5 billion euros for the next two years to strengthen European defense.