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France lags behind Poland in military budget

France allocates only 2% of its GDP to defense, far behind Poland's 4%.

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France allocates only 2% of its GDP to defense, far behind Poland's 4%

The fact

This gap highlights a strategic delay amid rising geopolitical tensions.

The French government pledges a gradual increase in military funding by 2030.

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Why it matters

Cet écart budgétaire reflète les priorités stratégiques divergentes en Europe, alors que la guerre en Ukraine pousse les États à renforcer leurs capacités militaires.

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