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 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,654 | $12,800 | 16$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 2,034 | $56,000 | 55$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,469 | $210,000 | 195$ |
| Totals | 3 | 8,984,545 | 9,157 | $278,800 | 266$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
New Zealand:
The All Blacks were defeated by hosts France in the opening match of the 2023 World Cup.
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Slovenia:
France has become one of the semifinalists in the European futsal championship.
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North Macedonia:
France is the current European champion in handball.
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Belarus:
France is part of the top three in the ranking.
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Kazakhstan:
France is one of the teams participating in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Peru:
France is one of the teams in Group I for the 2026 World Cup.
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United Kingdom:
France is ranked 3 in the world and is one of the top four teams given special seeding status for the World Cup.
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Uruguay:
France is mentioned as one of the leading teams in the tournament.
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Lithuania:
France is one of the four European countries urging Israel to stop violence in the occupied West Bank.
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Morocco:
France is ranked third in the FIFA World Ranking.
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