
In an address to the nation's armed forces, Macron outlined France's military direction and strategic vision, and he noted that military spending "is and will continue to be a source of wealth for our gross domestic product, our economy, and our regions."
The French president also revealed plans to explore the creation of a new national service initiative.
Xinhua
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