Didn't stop the French leaking secrets to the enemy during the various Balkans campaigns. They also insisted on being the first in to Pristina during the Kosovo campaign, even though they contributed little if anything in the run up, whilst we lost a Herc.
the development of a European Union defence policy linked to Nato.
I assume this defence policy involves using British infantry to do all the fighting, and rows of new French forces will cope with the thousands of volunteers for cushty tax free peace keeping duties.
Welcome on board, come and join the fun.
The slightly less cynical side in me suggests that Sarkozy is very different to those who have been before. Might be a genuine offer.
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