But the budget Bayrou and his ministers presented was marked by a €43.8 billion squeeze designed to bring down France’s €3.3 trillion public debt and rein in its budget deficit while boosting France's defense spending.

French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined plans for a big increase in defence spending, warning Europe's liberty is facing a "greater threat" than at any time since the end of World War Two. In a speech to the armed forces in Paris, he said "we are living in a pivotal moment" due to complex geopolitics.

For the special public occasion, Brigitte Macron wore a white coatdress with black lines added throughout and black buttons running down the front placket opposite a line of black. The black details on the coatdress included lining on the sharp collar, cuffs and at the waist, with outlined hip pockets featuring subtle black bows.

France celebrated its biggest holiday Monday with 7,000 people marching, on horseback or riding armored vehicles along the cobblestones of the Champs-Elysées, the most iconic avenue in Paris.

French President Macron denounces the allegations as ‘false information’ and a violation of personal privacy.

President Emmanuel Macron said France will make a “new” and “historic” effort to increase defense spending to counter an acceleration of threats to freedom in Europe and the risk of outright war in the coming years.

France's first lady hopes the Court of Cassation will side with her against two women who allege she is a biological male.

Brigitte Macron’s sweet interaction with Kate Middleton has been decoded by a professional lip reader. The royal family rolled out the welcome wagon for French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Tuesday — complete with a horse-drawn carriage ride, traditional procession and a lavish State Banquet at Windsor Castle.

Brigitte Macron has no plans to divorce her husband, President Emmanuel Macron, before his presidency concludes in May 2027.

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