- France is shifting its stance on NATO and EU enlargement, advocating for Ukraine's membership in both.
- France's shift on NATO surprised its allies, including Germany and the US.
- France is also supporting EU enlargement, a departure from its previous skepticism.
- France sees the need to consolidate European sovereignty amidst the threat of an expansionist Russia.
- Enlargement is viewed as a tool for achieving a deeper political project and strengthening European sovereignty.
France’s Zeitenwende
A French geopolitical shift on NATO and enlargement could reshape the future of Europe | Europe
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