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"The military is worried, and that's normal, everyone is in a bit of a wait-and-see mode," Hélène Conway-Mouret, a Socialist senator who co-drafted a report on France's 2025 defense budget, told POLITICO.
The article from Politico discusses France's political crisis and its impact on military expenditures. Amidst a backdrop of political instability, with President Emmanuel Macron facing challenges from both the far-right and left-wing parties, France's defense spending is under scrutiny. The country has committed to increasing its military budget to meet NATO's target of 2% of GDP, aiming to bolster its military capabilities in response to heightened security threats, including the war in Ukraine. However, the political turmoil, including the dissolution of the National Assembly and upcoming snap elections, has raised concerns about the continuity and funding of these defense commitments. Critics argue that the focus on military spending might divert resources from other pressing domestic issues like education, health, and social welfare, especially at a time when public finances are strained. The article highlights the tension between France's strategic military ambitions and its internal political and economic challenges.

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