Wednesday, July 19, 2017

#FRANCE: Head Of French Military Resigns Over PM Macron's Proposed Budget Cuts

[world politics news]


The head of the French armed forces has quit after a clash with President Emmanuel Macron over budget cuts. Gen Pierre de Villiers said in a statement he could no longer "guarantee the durability of the army model" that he considered necessary to ensure France's protection. France's government last week revealed major cuts to bring its budget deficit below the level of an EU cap.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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