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Macron said that for the first time after the second world war, freedom is in such a threat.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday addressed the French soldiers a day before the National Day of France (Bastil Day). During this, he said that for the first time after the Second World War, freedom is in such danger.
Describing Russia, Ukraine War and Cybercrime as the main threat to Europe, Macron said that it is necessary to create fear in this world, and it is necessary to be strong to create fear.
In the country’s defense budget for 2026, 3.5 billion euros (35 thousand crore rupees) and 2027 have announced an increase of 3 billion euros (27 thousand crore rupees).
Defense budget target for 64 billion euros
Macron wants to strengthen the country’s military capacity, modern weapons supply and nuclear power by increasing France’s defense budget. However, this proposal of Macron is still pending for the approval of the French government and Parliament.
In 2017, France’s defense budget was 32 billion euros (Rs 2.88 lakh crore). Macron has targeted it to do 64 billion euros (Rs 5.76 lakh crore) by 2027.
French Prime Minister François Bairo will announce next year’s budget on Thursday, which may be confirmed.
French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brijit, Indonesia’s President Subiando and Kuwait’s Amir Sheikh Mishhal Al-Ahmad al-Ahmad al-Sab Bustil Day attended the military parade.
France said- Ukraine War Permanent Threat to Europe
Macron, referring to the Russian attack on Ukraine, condemned his imperialist policies. French Army Chief Thierry Berkhard said that Russia considers France its greatest opponent in Europe and Ukraine War is a “permanent threat” for Europe.
Macron also referred to American bombing on Iran, conflict between India and Pakistan, and US support fluctuations for Ukraine. Along with this, he also mentioned the increasing competition over nuclear weapons among global forces.
French soldiers taking out a parade on Bustil Day.
First fort, then a symbol of revolution became a bustle famous for jail
Bustil Day is seen as a symbol of the French Revolution. In fact, at the end of the 18th century, there was a major economic crisis under the rule of Louis XVI, the last king of France. On May 5, 1789, the state general of the country called a meeting, but it was not included to the general public of third state. The citizens of the country were angry with this decision of the government. The people of France revolted against the king.
Bastille was first used as a fort and then gel. In this, prisoners were kept in it, who have treated, or raised their voice against the ruler of the country. These prisoners did not have the right to appeal anywhere against their sentence. During the French Revolution i.e. French Revolution, this prison became a symbol of rigorous governance.
On July 14, 1789, during the revolution, a large number of people of France gathered outside the Bastil Jail. People attacked the jail and rescued seven prisoners present here. This is said to be a very important event of the French revolution. It is seen as the end of the monarchy rule.
This painting is of the time when the revolutionaries attacked the Bastil Jail. (Credit- History Channel)
Bastil day parade canceled only 2 times so far
On 14 July 1880, a parade was held on Bustil Day for the first time in Paris. Since then, Bastil Day Parade has been taking place in France every year. Many dignitaries including the President are present in it. Since 1880, it has happened only 2 times till today when Bustil Day Parade was not organized.
This parade was not the first time during 1940–1944 due to World War 2. After this, the parade was canceled in 2020 due to Corona. However, fireworks took place on 14 July and a special ceremony for healthcare workers. This time the parade will include 6300 soldiers of France’s marching constituency.