Group 1 - The core point of the article is that French President Macron announced a significant increase in the defense budget, aiming to double it by 2027, in response to escalating global threats and pressures from the U.S. [1][3] - The defense budget will increase by €3.5 billion in 2026 and €3 billion in 2027, reaching a target of €64 billion, which is a substantial rise from €32.2 billion in 2017 [1] - Macron cited various threats including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, geopolitical uncertainties from the U.S., terrorism, and advancements in technology as reasons for the urgent need to strengthen national defense [1][3] Group 2 - The French government released a national strategic assessment indicating a high risk of large-scale warfare by 2030, which aligns with the increased defense spending [3] - There is skepticism regarding the feasibility of the proposed budget increases, as the government has not clarified the sources of funding and faces challenges in balancing public spending cuts with defense budget increases [5] - The left-wing coalition in the National Assembly has expressed strong opposition to the budget increase, criticizing it as a submission to U.S. demands and a threat to national cohesion [5]