Macron says EU joint defense clause is 'stronger' than NATO one

🔗 https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/04/25/macron-views-eu-joint-defense-clause-as-stronger-than-nato-one_6752825_4.html

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u/QuietReader42 • 2 days ago

Yeah, sure, Jan. Tell that to the Poles or Baltics.

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u/NightOwlDev • 2 days ago

Honestly though, the actual clauses *are* worded differently. Article 42.7 TUE is much more explicit about 'all the means in their power' than NATO's Article 5, which is often interpreted as purely defensive within *their own* territory.

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u/code_monkey_x • 1 days ago

Words on paper don't stop tanks. NATO has actual tanks, trained armies, and a common command structure. EU has a bunch of committees and some nice thoughts.

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u/mango_storm • 2 days ago

It's all well and good until Germany decides its budget for defense is actually better spent on... whatever Germany decides to spend its money on. The *will* to act is what matters, not just the words on paper. NATO has an actual track record.

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u/PixelPioneer • 2 days ago

So basically, France wants the EU to buy French arms instead of American? Got it.

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u/DataDrifter_01 • 2 days ago

Pretty much.

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u/SilverStreamer • 2 days ago

Stronger clause, weaker commitment from some members who'd rather free-ride or veto everything. The EU needs real solidarity before it can project 'stronger' anything.

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