France’s foreign-policy revolution
A French geopolitical shift on NATO and enlargement could reshape the future of Europe
When Olaf Scholz proclaimed a Zeitenwende, or “historic turning point” for Germany, after Russia invaded Ukraine, it startled Europe. The German chancellor’s promise to invest heavily in defence, though haltingly implemented, marked an abrupt change. Far less noticed is an equally arresting shift taking place in France. The implications of its turning point for Europe could be just as significant.
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This article appeared in the Europe section of the print edition under the headline “Le Zeitenwende”
Europe July 22nd 2023
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