France's disruptive Zeitenwende : as a consequence of Russia's war against Ukraine, Paris and Berlin adapt their security and defence policy - and bilateral divergences are increasing

Zusammenfassung: Russia's fullscale invasion of Ukraine since 24 February 2022 has not shaken France's security policy as fundamentally as it has Germany's. France sees its previous goals confirmed, particularly in terms of strengthening Europe's strategic sovereignty. Nevertheless, it has been adapting in many areas in order to continue pursuing its ambitions under changed external conditions. This led to a continuity in security policy objectives - with notable adjustments in the means and direction. These include France's now active support for the enlargement of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as well as its increased commitment within NATO. This has also partly dispelled the irritation among European partners that President Emmanuel Macron caused in 2022 with his statements about the need to reach out to Russia. However, substantial differences between Germany and France remain and have intensified in some cases, making bilateral cooperation more complicated

Object Details

• Alternative title: Frankreichs disruptive Zeitenwende
• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: 1 Online-Ressource (8 Seiten)
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: "Updated English version of SWP-Aktuell 23/2024" ; Gesehen am 24.05.2024

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: SWP comment ; 2024, no. 21 (May 2024) ; SWP comment ; 2024, no. 21 (May 2024)

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Politik

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Berlin
• (who): SWP
• (when): [May 2024]
• Creator: Arnold, Sven ; Major, Claudia
• Contributor: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik

Further information

• DOI: 10.18449/2024C21
• Handle: 10419/297229
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2407150956479.068102316962
• Rights: Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 14.08.2025, 10:53 AM CEST