This is welcome news. I believe that much of the rest of Europe is doing or has already done the same. This is definitely what is needed in these dangerous times for Europe.
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
I suppose it's a case of better late than never. Without being overly dramatic there are shades of the 1938 Munich Crisis here where some time has been bought to rearm in the face of an aggressive neighbour in Europe.
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
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That doesn't make it wrong!
(Looks around. Shakes head wearily. Goes to bed.)
This is welcome news. I believe that much of the rest of Europe is doing or has already done the same. This is definitely what is needed in these dangerous times for Europe.
Norway has decided to boost defence spending too. Too little band too late, of course.
I suppose it's a case of better late than never. Without being overly dramatic there are shades of the 1938 Munich Crisis here where some time has been bought to rearm in the face of an aggressive neighbour in Europe.
Speech by French President Emmanuel Macron:
https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-europe-china-competition-protectionism-geopolitics/#:~:text=PARIS%20%E2%80%94%20French%20President%20Emmanuel%20Macron,geopolitical%20threats%20from%20authoritarian%20regimes.