France softens defence line

Article discusses French proposals to develop European Union defence capabilities and the possibilities of France rejoining NATO's integrated military structure, in the context of discussions between President Nicolas Sarkozy and UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown planned for 27 March 2008 in London.

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