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.

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.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday that France will accelerate its defense buildup, committing to a “new” and “historic” surge in military spending in response to escalating global threats and the prospect of war in Europe.

The Netherlands looks to keep its Euro hopes alive on Sunday as it faces France in its group stage finale at the UEFA Women’s European Championship. France has already locked its spot in the knockout stage, but now has to focus on securing first place in Group D in order to have a better seeding in the quarterfinals.

France score four times in the second half to come back and beat Netherlands 5-2 and progress to the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 as Group D winners.

Holders England reached the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Sunday after thrashing Wales 6-1 and taking second place in Group D behind France, who won 5-2 in a thrilling match with the Netherlands.