On July 13, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron announced an accelerated plan to increase military spending. France will allocate an additional €6.5 billion: €3.5 billion in 2026 and €3 billion in 2027. This brings the total defense budget to €64 billion by 2027, three years ahead of the originally planned 2030 timeline. This nearly doubles the 2017 level of €32 billion when Macron first took office (https://www.reuters.com/world/frances-macron-announces-plan-accelerate-military-spending-2025-07-13/). Macron cited growing global threats, stating Europe's freedom is under greater threat than at any time since WWII. He pointed to the threat from Russia, cyberattacks, terrorism, and political instability in regions like the U.S. and the Middle East (https://apnews.com/article/17183f1871460e1451453a091ef6c4bd). Funds will be directed toward advanced military technologies: electronic warfare systems, air defense, drones, cyber defense, and satellite systems. Macron also proposed discussing France’s nuclear potential as part of European security. The goal is strategic autonomy and stronger defense in an unstable global order (https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/macron-france-defence-spending-russian-threat-gnvgqp875). He emphasized that the increased spending will not raise national debt but will be funded through reforms and economic efficiency. The government aims to reduce the budget deficit by €40 billion to offset part of the military costs. Macron also called for greater youth involvement in national defense and emphasized close cooperation with EU and NATO allies. His decision marks a new phase in France's national security strategy and strengthens its role in European defense policy.