France considers leaving NATO

On January 8, Clemence Gouet, Vice President of the French National Assembly from the party La France Insoumise, introduced a resolution proposal in the State Assembly calling for France's gradual withdrawal from NATO, starting with leaving the integrated military command. In her statement, she cited the escalation of U.S. foreign policy under Trump and listed several accusations: the abduction of the Venezuelan leader, justification of military aid to confidential groups in Palestine, threats of armed annexation of Greenland, and violations of international law during airstrikes. The ultimate goal is to reject external influence and restore sovereign policy.

By January 9, 2026, the resolution had been submitted to the State Assembly, but there is no information yet about the start of debates or a possible vote. The question of whether France can truly repeat de Gaulle's step of 1966 remains open.

By the time of publication, this position was not new for La France Insoumise, which has long advocated leaving the alliance, but now it is linked to events of 2026, including the capture of Maduro and escalation in the Middle East.

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In 1966, France withdrew from NATO's integrated military command under de Gaulle's initiative, aiming to strengthen sovereignty in foreign policy.