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Jeez two days is a long time in politics, no sooner does Macron tell Australia to flck off and the EU is asking if Australia would be prepared to send troops.
Funny how history repeats, yet obviously some never learn.
"France will pursue bilateral cooperation with Australia on a case-by-case basis, according to its national interests and those of regional partners.
"France intends to maintain close relations with the United States, an ally and major player in the Indo-Pacific, and to strengthen coordination, including on issues raised by the announcement of the AUKUS agreement."
I guess this conflict in Europe might qualify as a national interest case for France, like the last two big ones did?
Funny how history repeats, yet obviously some never learn.
‘This is not a European problem, this is a global problem’
Member of the EU parliament, David Lega, says Australia should commit armed forces to Europe to show solidarity with Western nations.French strategy keeps Australia in freeze
A new French strategy for the Indo-Pacific region offers a cool reception to Australia following the decision to ditch a $90 billion submarine contract.
"France will pursue bilateral cooperation with Australia on a case-by-case basis, according to its national interests and those of regional partners.
"France intends to maintain close relations with the United States, an ally and major player in the Indo-Pacific, and to strengthen coordination, including on issues raised by the announcement of the AUKUS agreement."
I guess this conflict in Europe might qualify as a national interest case for France, like the last two big ones did?
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