Macron's Vision for European Defence

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Exploring President Macron's proposals for Europe's defence strategy, including the potential extension of France's nuclear guarantee to other European countries and the shift towards a common European defence framework. The chapter also delves into Macron's changing views on the war in Ukraine, from peacemaking efforts to a more hawkish stance on Russia, and the impact of Russian disinformation campaigns on France.

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