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“War economy”: the executive does not exclude “requisitions” to accelerate production
“War economy”: the executive does not exclude “requisitions” to accelerate production
(FRANCEINFO)
Tuesday March 26, Sébastien Lecornu, the Minister of the Armed Forces, said he was ready to use all possible levers to accelerate production, particularly in the context of France’s support for Ukraine.
The Minister of the Armed Forces has set himself the mission of producing more and faster to meet the needs of the army, particularly as part of its support for Ukraine. To achieve this, Sébastien Lecornu is ready to use all possible levers. “For the first time, I do not exclude using what the law allows the minister and the general delegate for armaments (DGA) to do, that is to say, if the account was not there in terms of production rate and deadlines, to make requisitions”he declared, Tuesday March 26.
Right of prioritization
Sébastien Lecornu may also use the right of prioritization. The minister may require companies or subcontractors to give priority to military orders over civilian needs. It may also impose minimum stocks. This set of announced measures marks France’s entry into a so-called economy. “of war”, wanted by Emmanuel Macron. On the ground, Ukrainian gunners count their ammunition, while Russia produces three times more shells than the European Union and the United States combined.
