Macron Denies France Is in Decline and Highlights the Strength of Its Military

Emmanuel Macron rejects the idea that France is in decline and urges people to take a step back from claims that the country is a weakened power. He says the French military is much stronger than it was ten years ago, citing increased defense spending, modern equipment and the operational capabilities of its units. Macron also points to the military’s independence and France’s nuclear deterrent as assets for defending the country’s interests amid changing geopolitical conditions.