Abstrakt: | François Hollande became a president of the 5th French Republic in a difficult moment for
its international interests. In Europie, Africa and the Middle East, France had to face multiple
unfavorable events and processes. Instability in the Arab states, civil war in Syria and Mali or
eurozone crisis had major importance for the French international status and security. In this
context, it is important to consider, what kind of approach to these challenges was adopted by
the new president? Furthermore, did he remain faithful to the traditional fundaments of the
French foreign policy? Therefore, this article is an analysis of the elements of continuity and
change in the diplomacy of the 5th Republic between May 2012 and October 2013, basing on
its European, American, African and Arab policy. |