French President Macron Secures Military Law Update
President Emmanuel Macron has appointed General Fabien Mandon as the new chief of the armed forces. A new president for the Cour des Comptes, the French Court of Accounts, has also been named. The appointments come amid political discussions regarding the potential election of the far-right in the 2027 presidential election. Some critics have alleged maneuvering to limit the options of future governing parties by appointing close associates to key institutions. French President Emmanuel Macron secured the passage of an updated Military Programming Law (LPM) in the National Assembly overnight. This legislative action allocates funds for the country's armed forces and defense budget. Macron has consistently invested in the military since taking power in 2017.
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Sud Radio
“le président a nommé un nouveau chef des armées, le général Fabien Mandon, et une nouvelle présidente de la Cour des Comptes.”
BFM Radio
“Emmanuel Macron, cette nuit, il vient de faire voter à l'Assemblée nationale une actualisation de ce qu'on appelle la LPM. En gros, ça veut dire de l'argent pour nos armées, pour le budget de notre défense.”
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