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France’s Macron calls for major hike in defence spending: ‘To be free, we must be feared’ (www.france24.com)
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[–] Aristotelis@lemmy.ml 10 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

Yeah I don't buy this. He probably has ties with weapon manufacturers.

[–] vfreire85@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 weeks ago

which western-alligned leader hasn't?

[–] Troz@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago

Isn't France the largest weapons exporter per capita?