Macron calls on Europe to boost NATO funding to as much as 3.5% of GDP after Trump-Zelensky fallout

Immanuel Macron would like to increase the defence budget from 2.1% to 3.5% of GDP. Can our industry produce more aircraft, tanks, shells, ammunition? TF1's 20H looks at the issue. - War in Ukraine: Does France have the means to produce more weapons? (International) TF1 INFO

DECRYPTAGE - Emmanuel Macron wants to draw the consequences of American disengagement in Europe.

French economy minister floats taxing the rich to fund military buildup

To raise money for an increase in defense spending, Paris is looking at tapping into “those with substantial savings.”

Estonia Urges Europe to Step Up in Providing Military Aid to Ukraine

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna urges Europe to step in and bridge the gap in military aid to Ukraine following the US decision to pause its support

Macron calls on Europe to boost NATO funding to as much as 3.5% of GDP after Trump-Zelensky fallout

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the European Union to boost its NATO spending to "prepare for what comes next" -- as concerns mount over whether the US can still be counted as an ally against Russia.

Macron Faces Budget Struggles In Boosting Defence Spending

France is already increasing military spending by 3 billion euros ($3.15 billion) annually until 2030 under a long-term defence planning law. The post Macron Faces Budget Struggles In Boosting Defence Spending appeared first on StratNews Global.