French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a major boost to defence spending, warning that Europe's freedom is facing a "greater threat" than any time since World War II. In a speech to the armed forces,

You have to be feared in this world,” President Emmanuel Macron said, preparing France for an era in which it may no longer be able to count on the U.S.

The French president has announced €6.5 billion in extra military spending in the next two years. He said Europe is under a greater threat than at any point since the end of World War II.