Sovereignty and Europe: The 50 Decisions That Drained France

A recent report by the Thomas More Institute identifies 50 key political decisions made over several decades, from the era of Valéry Giscard d’Estaing to the current presidency of Emmanuel Macron, which the institute claims have precipitated France's national decline. The institute's analysis focuses on what it terms "great renunciations" in the context of European integration.

The report specifically targets France's approach to building a stronger Europe, arguing that the nation has progressively relinquished its national sovereignty. This, according to the institute, has occurred without securing a comparable level of "community sovereignty" in return, leading to a perceived weakening of France's position on the international stage.

The Thomas More Institute's findings suggest a critical perspective on France's engagement with European policies and its impact on national identity and power. The study aims to provoke debate on the long-term consequences of these decisions for France's future role within Europe and the world.