Does RN have a published platform? Most of what I’ve heard and read of Bardella has been positive, IMO.
Can France actually pull off the 5% of GDP for defense?
Can France actually pull off the 5% of GDP for defense?
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A defense budget of 5% is an ideal target, especially given that Europe is currently under direct threat from Neo-Soviet Russian forces and communist North Korean troops. France appears on track to reach 3.5% within the next two years, but beyond that, things could get more complicated—its economy remains fragile.
That said, increased military investment could prove to be a strategic economic driver, generating jobs and potentially revitalizing key industries. It may, in fact, turn out to be a boost rather than a burden. Time will tell.
For reference, the United States currently allocates around 3.5% of its GDP to defense spending.