Macron: France will strengthen its military presence in Greenland within days
The French President announced Emmanuel Macron that his country published "A first group of soldiers" In Greenland Within the framework of a European mission, it will be sent "Land, air and sea means" An additional addition to the autonomous island belonging to Denmark, which the administration of US President Donald Trump wants to acquire.
He said Macron during a speech to the military at an air base near Marseille, south of France On Thursday, n "France and the Europeans must continue to be present wherever their interests are threatened, without escalation, but without any compromise in terms of respect for territorial integrity."
He stressed that Paris’s role requires that it be alongside a sovereign state to protect its lands.
He explained that "A first group of French military personnel is present at the site and will be reinforced in the coming days by land, air and sea means"
New colonialism
Macron stressed that France needs to continue strengthening its defense capabilities in a world that is witnessing the return of destabilizing powers, including Russia on European soil, and Iran in the Middle East, as well as new colonialism.
He said that 36 billion euros will be added to the defense budget until 2030, in addition to the 413 billion previously allocated for the period between 2024. And 2030.
He continued: "To stay free, others must fear you. To fear you, you must be strong. To be strong in this brutal world, you must move faster and hit harder.".
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