“Given the threats & acceleration that I have described, we will have to make more budgetary choices (to increase #defense spending) in #France... w/o raising taxes,” Macron said.
“Whatever happens, we must equip ourselves more (in #Europe). We remain attached to #NATO but we must reinforce our #independence & defense & #security.”
France will make “decisive steps” at Thur’s summit, & massive defense funding will be announced.
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