Q: Last thing, several Italian ministers have accused Wagner of being at the origin of the increase in migratory crossings from North Africa, do you share this analysis?
A: Regarding Wagner, our assessment is that Wagner is a factor of political destabilization, a factor of looting and abuses in the countries in which he is deployed. We can clearly see that the deployment of this private military company, which prides itself on fighting terrorism, is creating (…)
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European Union – France welcomes the publication of the European Union space strategy for security and defense (03.13.23)
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
France welcomes the publication on March 10 of the European Union’s space strategy for security and defence, which it has called for and supported. This strategy is part of the implementation of the Strategic Compass adopted under the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2022 which called on the EU to become an actor in contested strategic spaces such as cyberspace or outer space.
This strategy offers a common and ambitious framework for action by the European Union and its Member States for the protection of their interests in space, which are essential for the well-being of millions of European citizens. It allows a common analysis of space threats and proposes institutional, diplomatic and capability responses.
Like the French Defense Space Strategy of 2019, the joint communication constitutes an effort of transparency on the objectives and means of the EU in this field. It complies with international law and is consistent with the work in progress to define standards for responsible behavior in space, to which France and the EU are fully committed.
Saudi Arabia / Iran: Announcement of the restoration of diplomatic and commercial relations between the two countries (03.10.23)
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
France welcomes the decision announced today by Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore their diplomatic and trade relations.
As the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mrs Catherine Colonna, had the opportunity to tell her Saudi counterpart, Mr Fayçal bin Farhan, during their meeting today at the Quai d’Orsay, during which this decision was discussed, France is in favor of dialogue and of any initiative that can contribute in a concrete way to the de-escalation of tensions and the strengthening of regional security and stability. The need to promote dialogue in the region is, in this respect, at the heart of the implementation of the “Baghdad format”. In this context, we call on Iran to renounce its destabilizing actions.
Statement by the Spokesperson of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
France expresses its deep emotion following the shooting which took place yesterday in a church of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Hamburg, Germany.
Our thoughts go out to the families of the victims, to whom we offer our condolences, as well as to the injured, to whom we wish a speedy recovery.
France stands alongside Germany in this test.