Macron, the Atlanticist

France is committed to taking on more responsibility for the defense of Europe without alienating or competing with NATO. The author discusses the part of the future of Europe speech given by President Macron of France on the 26 September 2017 given to the need for Europe to build up its defence capability.

ESO: Background information: At last, the stars are aligned for European defence (ECFR: Commentary 26.05.17, et al) http://www.europeansources.info/record/at-last-the-stars-are-aligned-for-european-defence/

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