The Strategic Expansion of French Defense Expenditure Toward €100 Billion and the Impact on NATO Sovereign Autonomy (2026-2030)

ABSTRACT The French Republic, under the stewardship of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and the Élysée Palace, has initiated a paradigmatic shift in its national security posture, transitioning from a post-Cold War expeditionary model to a “Total War Economy” framework. As of February 11, 2026, the official defense budget of €57 Billion represents a critical milestone … Leggi tutto The Strategic Expansion of French Defense Expenditure Toward €100 Billion and the Impact on NATO Sovereign Autonomy (2026-2030)