French far left enshrines leaving NATO in official presidential platform – POLITICO
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Archived copy is here: https://archive.is/DqZ6m

The article says this:

“Immediately withdraw from NATO’s integrated command and then, in stages, from the organization itself. Reject the tribute demanded by the United States of 5% of GDP devoted to defense spending,” read France Unbowed’s 222-page program.

However, France under Mélenchon would still provide assistance to European Union countries under EU treaties, the document added

Is Melenchon right? Is it better for the EU to be the organisation of mutual defence guarantees for Europe, rather than NATO?

    • mojofrododojo@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      10 hours ago

      Article 1

      The Parties undertake, as set forth in the Charter of the United Nations, to settle any international dispute in which they may be involved by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security and justice are not endangered, and to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force in any manner inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations.

      what’s the problem with this?

      • DillDough@lemmy.zipEnglish
        32·
        8 hours ago

        Look at when and why it was used. Needs to go because it can be easily abused by countries like the US.

        • mojofrododojo@lemmy.worldEnglish
          8·
          8 hours ago

          …how?

          I’m not trying to be obtuse, I’m genuinely curious how it works tho - I’m sure anything can be abused, I’m just having trouble understanding the mechanism.