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La République Française
France was still a great power. Her military was one of the strongest in the world. Her economy was one of the largest and most prosperous. Her global clout was considerable, holding amiable relations with a great many Francophone nations and former colonies. She was a key member of the UNSC, NATO, and the EU.
Which is why France would not totally give up her sovereignty, and why she would not allow others' to be given up too, by surrendering control of her military. The people, and the President, would not stand for it. Consequently, François Hollande's reply to Germany idea for a united military would be as follows:
"To Chancellor Lucke,
Your plans for the democratisation of the EU parliament are indeed noble, and we accede wholly.
However, the federalisation of the militaries of the many member states of the EU is something we cannot support. France is for closer union between the peoples of Europe, but to surrender such an integral part of national sovereignty as a country's military is too extreme. This is especially pertinent for France, as the strongest military in the Union with global commitments beyond the EU's scope.
Furthermore we find that this proposal is quite unnecessary, given that the vast majority of the EU are NATO members and so any external threats will already be met with a unified response, with the addition of our extra-EU allies, such as the US, the UK, and Canada.
The French government is adamant on this matter, and will exercise its right to veto if this proposal is attempted to be passed.
We do strongly hope that our decision will not lessen the strong relations our two countries and governments have, and that we can continue cooperating for the foreseeable future for our mutual prosperity.
Yours sincerely,
François Hollande."
The letter is also sent to all other EU nations.
In other matters of foreign policy, France makes a strong open condemnation of Brazil's unwarranted aggression toward Argentina. It also sends missives to their fellow UNSC permanent members, the US, the UK, China and Russia, suggesting they do the same.
Hollande also accepts Japan's invitation and agrees to join them in the sanctions of the DPRK.
France agrees to help fund the Dutch naval project, paying for a proportion of the cost that is equal to the French share of the total EU GDP.
On the domestic front, the agriculture industry's troubles troubled François. A stimulus package is injected, with focus being placed on those on the verge (or in) bankruptcy in order to bail them out, and ensure that food production doesn't become an issue [MOD PLS].
The French government also bolsters research into the materials sector. Specifically, a large investment is made into graphene research, with the aim of allowing the mass production of it, and will place an international patent on the method of production. [5 PAGES]
Investment is made into research into new armour for land vehicles and infantry, composed mainly of layers of graphene. Taking advantage of the self-repairing nature of graphene, the layers will also have inert hydrocarbons between in order to allow for a self-healing armour. The armour will also be have a multi-layer coating that mitigates the chemical reactivity and electric conductivity of graphene, and prevents absorption of oxygen and water. Such armour will be exceptionally strong, far more so than any other currently available material, never mind armour, and will allow for a great deal of heat dissipation meaning the tanks are far less likely to overheat. [9 PAGES]
! UN FRENCH RESPONSE !
[X] Yay, provide the information of all multi-national corporations in order to prevent corporate tax havens.
[] Nay, do not provide the information of all multi-national corporations in order to prevent corporate tax havens.
*[X] indicates a marked vote