France's new approach to NATO

The Allies are quietly satisfied, but nobody expects major changes in France military contribution: in the last 10 years, it has been on par with the other major European allies. The reason is simple: since France's return to the Military Committee in 1994, its position within NATO has allowed for full participation in the Alliance's military and political activities. 

In Paris, the move has not in itself raised major political opposition for two main reasons.