Macron calls for the rearmament of Europe due to Russian aggression: how France's military budget will increase.

During a two-day summit of allies, French President Emmanuel Macron urged European countries to rearm due to the threat posed by revisionist Russia. 'In the face of aggressive and revisionist Russia, which continues to destabilize our borders, Europe must rearm,' Macron emphasized.

At the summit, the participating countries supported the need to strengthen defense efforts and develop the European contribution to NATO. The French President also emphasized the strategic importance of supporting Ukraine for continental security, stating his readiness to continue this support.

Increase in NATO countries' defense spending

Against this backdrop, NATO countries agreed to increase defense spending, proposing to allocate 5% of their gross domestic product to defense. Germany plans a significant increase in defense spending, outpacing France and the UK in this respect, while Spain remains the only country not yet part of this agreement.

During the two-day NATO allies summit, the French President urged European countries to rearm concerning the threat posed by Russia. The member countries also supported the idea of strengthening defense efforts and increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP. Germany is already planning a significant increase in spending, although Spain has not yet joined this initiative.