| Author (Person) | Keohane, Daniel |
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| Publisher | Carnegie Europe |
| Series Title | Strategic Europe |
| Series Details | 02.08.16 |
| Publication Date | 02/08/2016 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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Shortly after the British vote to leave the European Union on 23 June 2016, the French and German foreign ministers produced a joint statement reaffirming their countries’ strong commitment to the EU. Among other things, they called for a 'European Security Compact' to beef up the EU’s contribution to international security, including with military means, as well as to improve the union’s ability to tackle internal security threats such as terrorism. However, even though France and Germany agree on much on paper, differences in their respective strategic cultures may hinder the progress and effectiveness of their proposals, especially on EU defence. Whatever may result from their joint initiatives on EU defence, neither France nor Germany wishes to undermine NATO, which they both want to retain as the primary military guarantor of European security. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://carnegieeurope.eu/strategiceurope/?fa=64222 |
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| Subject Categories | Security and Defence |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, France, Germany |
