France is taking concrete actions! On July 13, French President Macron stated that the peace of our continent has never been so dependent on the decisions we make now. France faces the challenge of maintaining freedom and controlling its own destiny. In the face of a more brutal world, the nation must be stronger. France is now facing new forms of war and conflict, with no more rear areas or front lines.
To maintain freedom, France must be feared, and to be feared, it must be strong. Macron stated that France's defense budget should increase by 3.5 billion euros in 2026 and another 3 billion euros in 2027. Obviously, in the face of challenges, France has taken concrete actions, which is to further increase military spending.
What does it mean to face a more brutal world? Simply put, it is the Ukraine-Russia war, which has caused security anxiety in Europe, and the United States is increasingly acting based on its own interests. European countries realize that their national security can only rely on themselves. France is taking concrete actions to promote its own defense construction and support European defense autonomy, which is certainly correct. If Europe cannot achieve defense autonomy, it will become increasingly difficult for Europe to defend its interests.
It is believed that after the Ukraine-Russia war and the significant shift in the U.S. attitude towards Europe, the pro-American forces in Europe have also woken up and are becoming more rational and pragmatic in facing Europe's challenges. France continuing to increase military spending is a good start. European autonomy is not just an empty slogan; the key lies in whether major countries like France and Germany put in real money. In short, today's Europe is increasingly determined that strength is the prerequisite for ensuring peace, and Europe's fate must be in the hands of Europeans themselves.
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