France
France was highlighted in the Munich Security Report 2025 for having a unique perspective on Turkey, where the number of people viewing Turkey as a threat slightly exceeded those seeing it as an ally.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Macedonia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.19% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 4,034 | $12,800 | 25$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 341,243 | 201 | $24,000 | 14$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 771 | $31,000 | 18$ |
| El Salvador | 1 | 3.00 | 0.29% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 18,855 | $26,000 | 76$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,030 | $2,700,000 | 956$ |
| Iraq | 1 | 5.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 55,787 | $170,000 | 236$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 27,543 | $700,000 | 554$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 5,808 | $430,000 | 252$ |
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,834 | $1,380,000 | 803$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 6,182 | $190,000 | 113$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 625,978 | 471 | $73,000 | 55$ |
| Iran | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 48,663 | $610,000 | 353$ |
| Totals | 13 | 283,591,997 | 207,179 | $6,346,800 | 3,455$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Luxembourg:
France is preparing to participate in the humanitarian airlift to Gaza.
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Greece:
France is mentioned as one of the countries that pressured the Commission regarding trade measures.
5
Iran:
France condemned the recent terrorist attack in Zahedan.
7
United Arab Emirates:
France is leading the initiative to revive the two-state solution by recognizing Palestine.
8
United Kingdom:
The latest warnings on Friday 25th July from Britain, France and Germany were stark.
5
Iraq:
France is participating in the negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear program.
5
El Salvador:
The French government accused Israel of causing a risk of famine in the Palestinian population due to its blockade.
3
Australia:
France spoke of the physical hardships that have shaped her outlook and her politics, including a car accident in which she lost her leg.
7
Saudi Arabia:
France is one of the countries that signed the statement urging an end to the war in Gaza.
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North Macedonia:
France joined the call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza war.
6