French parliament approves €436 billion military budget through 2030
The French Parliament has approved a new military spending bill, allocating €436 billion to the armed forces budget by 2030, aiming to address lessons from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The French Parliament has validated a new military spending bill, allocating €436 billion to the armed forces budget by 2030. Both the Senate and the National Assembly widely adopted the government's proposal, with the latter passing it by 375 votes to 113. This financial commitment is intended to address insights gained from ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. While many deputies supported the measure, some expressed concerns that the allocated funds might not be entirely sufficient to meet the evolving defense requirements. Sources: Le Monde