As Trump arrives, Macron hints NATO spending target is too low

French President Emmanuel Macron suggested that France may need to surpass NATO’s 2 percent GDP defense spending target, particularly if the U.S. military withdraws from Europe. Macron emphasized the importance of preparing for potential scenarios without American support and urged European countries to invest in their defense industry to create continental champions. He criticized the fragmentation of Europe’s weapons-makers and highlighted the need for simplification and integration in the defense sector, as seen in Germany and Italy’s joint venture for tank production.

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