Fri May 09 17:26:23 UTC 2025: ## France and Poland Sign Enhanced Cooperation Treaty with Mutual Defence Clause
**Nancy, France –** France and Poland signed a new treaty of friendship and enhanced cooperation on Friday, May 9, 2025, strengthening their ties amidst Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. The agreement includes a significant mutual defence clause, committing both NATO and EU members to assist each other militarily in the event of an attack.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed the treaty in Nancy, France. While emphasizing that the treaty doesn’t replace existing NATO or EU security guarantees, Macron highlighted the “mutual defence” clause as a crucial addition, reinforcing existing protections. Tusk echoed this sentiment, praising the “mutual security guarantees” and specifying the clause’s role in addressing attacks against either nation.
The treaty explicitly states that both parties will provide mutual assistance, including military means, if either territory faces armed aggression. This mirrors similar treaties France has already signed with Germany, Italy, and Spain. The move signifies a deepening of bilateral relations between France and Poland in the face of continued geopolitical instability.
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