In France, the Commission has proposed increasing army funding to 24 billion francs by 2040. This plan includes establishing a special fund for the army, which will temporarily hold up to 12 billion francs. However, there are concerns about the implications of this funding strategy, particularly regarding national debt and the necessity of a VAT increase, which is set to be voted on by the public in 2028.
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