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Macron highlights high defense spending in troop speech

Macron used his last speech to troops to trumpet high defense spending ahead of next year's election.
WHO: French President Emmanuel Macron
WHAT: Macron trumpeted high defense spending in his last speech to the troops
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: He was trying to cement his legacy ahead of next year's presidential election.

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