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what development wrecked France's dream of leading a unified European foreign policy?

Correct answer: C. Eastern Europe's support of the U.S decision to invade Iraq in 2003

  • A. Eastern Europe's stated desire to remain politically close to Russia
  • B. The division between Eastern and Western Europe over expanding membership in NATO
  • C. Eastern Europe's support of the U.S decision to invade Iraq in 2003
  • D. Western Europe's rejection of high agricultural subsidies in international world trade negotiations

Explanation

The 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq divided European governments, with several Eastern European states supporting Washington while France opposed the war. This exposed the difficulty of forming a unified European foreign policy under French leadership.

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