| Author (Person) | Dempsey, Judy |
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| Publisher | Carnegie Europe |
| Series Title | Strategic Europe |
| Series Details | 30.11.15 |
| Publication Date | 30/11/2015 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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Amid the current gloom and deficit of self-confidence in Europe, there is something that could give Europe a much-needed fillip. It is the Franco-German relationship. German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s quick decision in November 2015 to provide France with a frigate, four to six Tornado jets, refueling aircraft, and at least 1,000 soldiers to help fight the self-proclaimed Islamic State in Syria is not only about strengthening ties between Berlin and Paris. It is also about rescuing Europe from tearing itself apart. Following the terrorist attack in Paris on 13 November 2015 France invoked a mutual solidarity clause in the Lisbon Treaty requiring EU member states to provide military assistance. In this context Germany decided to join the fight against IS in support of France. This was announced by the German government on the 30 November 2015, dependent upon a vote in the German parliament (a parallel development happened in the UK). The German Bundestag debated the issue on the 2 December 2015, and voted in favour of the deployment on the 4 December 2015. |
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| Source Link | http://carnegieeurope.eu/strategiceurope/?fa=62118 |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations, Security and Defence |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, France, Germany |
