The European Union demanded from the American authorities due to the loss of France defense contract for the supply of submarines of Australia. This is reported by TASS.
As noted by Chairman of the European Council Charles Michel, the decision to create the defense partnership of the United States, Australia and the UK (Aukus) indicates a lack of loyalty from Washington in relation to the European Allies. In this regard, the EU insists on receiving clarification to understand the deep intentions of the United States.
Earlier, France opposed the continuation of the negotiations of the European Union (EU) with free trade Australia, because confidence was undermined after refusal to supply submarines.
September 15, USA, Britain and Australia concluded an agreement on defense partnership. Alliance called Aukus (Australia, United Kingdom, USA). The agreement suggests that three countries will simplify the exchange of information and technological innovations in the field of neural network, cybernetic and underwater systems. Because of this, Canberra broke out a contract with the French company Naval Group on 12 submarines worth $ 66 billion.
On August 17, the head of the French Foreign Ministry, Jean-Yves Drian, said that the country would call ambassadors from the United States and Australia.