France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has been deployed to the eastern Mediterranean as part of a wider French naval response to rising tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran.

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[–] 22 points 8 months ago (4 children)

Drones were launched toward an EU nation (Cyprus). As an ally and one of the main EU military powers, France couldn't just turn a blind eye.

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  • [–] 5 points 8 months ago (3 children)

    Oh I didn't think of it thay way. I suppose this is showing my ignorance but I didn't realize Cyprus was even in the EU

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  • [–] 12 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    It is a member since 2004, adopted the euro as its official currency since 2008.

    But it is in a rather complicated situation since half of its territory is occupied by Türkiye (Turkey).

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