France eyes defense spending hike amid surging deficit
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3 min readFinance Minister Eric Lombard confirms that France has committed “a bit above 2%” of its GDP to military and security funding, with plans for further increases.
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French Finance Minister Eric Lombard arrives for a round table meeting of EU finance ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (AP)
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