The EU’s Indo-Pacific Projection Relies on France: But for How Long?

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Author: Emanuele Ballestracci

Published: 24 June 2025

 

In recent years, France has emerged as the European Union’s leading actor in the Indo-Pacific, leveraging its territorial presence in the region. However, rising pro-independence movements in its overseas territories may pose long-term challenges to both Paris’ and Brussels’ strategic ambitions.

 

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