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French foreign minister: We no longer want to pay for Poland and Hungary
Euractiv ^ | A. Kondzińska, B.T. Wieliński and T. Bieleck

Posted on 09/06/2018 8:35:29 AM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege

France does not want to finance a populist Europe, the country’s foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has indicated, just as the fight over the EU’s new long-term budget begins in earnest.

These strong words were said in Paris on Wednesday during the annual conference of French ambassadors, a meeting at which the French head of diplomacy officially indicates the most important directions of the country’s foreign policy.

71-year-old Le Drian, who after the victory of French President Emmanuel Macron took the helm of French diplomacy, said that France and Germany intend to work out a common position on migration before the EU summit in Salzburg planned for 20 September.

“We cannot leave this topic to populists, delusion traders,” he said, referring to the situation in Italy...

But the most important words have been addressed to countries that use EU funds profusely but do not comply with EU rules.

“Each member state has the right to choose such leaders as they wish. But our vision of the Union as a basic circle of alliances and values does not fit with governments that do not respect fundamental principles and do not feel bound in any way by community solidarity,” the French minister said.

He added that these countries basically have “a utilitarian approach to the Union and choose only what is in their interest, and above all, when it comes to transfers of money.”

“We are not ready to continue paying for this Europe, this must be said clearly,” he emphasised.

Poland has been criticised by Emmanuel Macron not only for violating the rule of law but also for sending cheap labour to France.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Foreign Affairs; Germany; Government
KEYWORDS: angelamerkel; cheese; emmanuelmacron; eu; europeanunion; eussr; fourthreich; france; frogs; germany; hungary; jeanyvesledrian; macron; nato; ostpolitik; poland; socialmarketeconomy; vichyfrance; wheresberlinfreeper
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1 posted on 09/06/2018 8:35:29 AM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

The E U should probably dissolve.

Best thing for everyone.


2 posted on 09/06/2018 8:38:26 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: BenLurkin

Ever notice that leftist “peace projects” always bring the opposite?


3 posted on 09/06/2018 8:41:47 AM PDT by Olog-hai ("No Republican, no matter how liberal, is going to woo a Democratic vote." -- Ronald Reagan, 1960)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege
said that France and Germany intend to work out a common position on migration

Just like the good old days of Vichy.

4 posted on 09/06/2018 8:42:31 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege
Upset French


5 posted on 09/06/2018 8:43:19 AM PDT by DannyTN (uit)
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To: DannyTN

Regarding the image you posted, I’ll be interested to see how many Freepers actually get what I imagine is a rather obscure reference these days.

:-)


6 posted on 09/06/2018 8:46:33 AM PDT by Maceman (We need a temporary ban on Muslims just until churches and synagogues can be built in Mecca.)
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To: Maceman
I know, I'm dating myself. I was going to go with this one, but without the kids I didn't think anyone would get it.


7 posted on 09/06/2018 8:50:29 AM PDT by DannyTN (uit)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; Convert from ECUSA; ...
“We cannot leave this topic to populists, delusion traders,” he said, referring to the situation in Italy.
The continued slide in support for the EU puzzles Euro-bigots. Thanks CondoleezzaProtege.

8 posted on 09/06/2018 8:51:20 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (www.tapatalk.com/groups/godsgravesglyphs/, forum.darwincentral.org, www.gopbriefingroom.com)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

“Those meanings don’t want to commit suicide by Muslims with all us enlightened folks! No moolah for them!” — Frenchie EUweenie


9 posted on 09/06/2018 8:52:20 AM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: Rurudyne

Meanies ... not meanings


10 posted on 09/06/2018 8:52:43 AM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: Maceman

OK, what’s the joke?


11 posted on 09/06/2018 8:52:45 AM PDT by Chainmail (A simple rule of life: if you can be blamed, you're responsible.)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

LOL!

Of course they don’t. The French . . .


12 posted on 09/06/2018 8:53:21 AM PDT by RinaseaofDs
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

That’s okay. I’d gladly reduce NATO involvement and pay Poland and Hungary to upgrade their defenses. Then slap a tariff on the French for not carrying their NATO weight to fund it.


13 posted on 09/06/2018 8:53:42 AM PDT by LRoggy (Peter's Son's Business)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

The Froggies can leave the EU any time...
Failing that, they can dissolve the EU.


14 posted on 09/06/2018 8:54:02 AM PDT by Little Ray (Freedom Before Security!)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Yeah? Well we no longer want to pay for the Yurps’ national defense.


15 posted on 09/06/2018 8:54:10 AM PDT by FLT-bird
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

There needs to be 2 seperate EUs that countries can join. The 2nd EU only has a currency and an army, that’s it. No laws trying to control other countries.


16 posted on 09/06/2018 8:55:13 AM PDT by Democrats hate too much
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

What he really means is that France can no longer tolerate any country with a government that reflects the values of the Christian majority rather than ignoring them.


17 posted on 09/06/2018 8:57:01 AM PDT by Rashputin (Jesus Christ doesn't evacuate His troops, He leads them to victory !!)
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To: DannyTN

That’s ‘Mr.’ French to you!


18 posted on 09/06/2018 8:57:56 AM PDT by BlackbirdSST (Apparently I voted demoncrat for 40 years. They all wore 'R' jerseys! 'R'atpublicans!)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Will there be a Frexit?


19 posted on 09/06/2018 9:01:59 AM PDT by rjsimmon (The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege
these countries basically have “a utilitarian approach to the Union and choose only what is in their interest, <<<<

Duh!.....lol..what a selfish approach..the should want only whats not in their best interests!

20 posted on 09/06/2018 9:02:18 AM PDT by M-cubed
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