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French Hospitals 'Told to Prepare for War in Europe by Next Year'
French hospitals must prepare to treat up to 15,000 soldiers for 180 days amid fears of escalating conflict involving Russia and NATO allies.
- In July, the French Health Ministry instructed hospitals to get ready for a significant military operation that could occur by March 2026, amid escalating tensions in Europe.
- This warning follows Russia and Belarus scheduling joint strategic military exercises called Zapad 2025 between September 12-16, escalating concerns over a potential broader conflict.
- The ministry highlighted the need to anticipate and respond to health demands from a large influx of wounded soldiers from abroad and plans medical staging near ports and airports.
- The manual guiding readiness contains 63 measures to care for 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers for up to 180 days, with France increasing defense spending to 3-3.5% of GDP by 2027.
- These preparations suggest France aims to act as a medical hub during a possible large-scale European war, reflecting broader NATO alertness amid fears of Russian aggression.
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French authorities have ordered health facilities across the country to be prepared for "major hostilities" in March 2026, Le Figaro reports.
France is serious: according to reports, the Ministry of Health has required the entire country to prepare for a "greater conflict." Hospitals are supposed to be able to treat up to 100 wounded soldiers every day by March 2026 – even 250 at peak times. And not only French soldiers, but also wounded people from other European countries are supposed to be looked after. Paris obviously expects the Third World War: France is already building up its …
What about internal Health Ministry documents asking France's regional health services to prepare for a possible "large-scale conflict"?
The French Ministry of Health has instructed the national authorities to make comprehensive arrangements for a "greater dispute" by March 2026 at the latest. ... The post Until March 2026: France is preparing hospitals for possible war against appeared first on Apollo News.
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