Press conference held by Charles de Gaulle (Paris, 25 February 1953)
Text On 25 February 1953, General Charles de Gaulle holds a press conference in Paris during which he declares his support for cooperation between European States in the field of defence, whilst indicating his opposition to the establishment of the European Defence Community (EDC).
Source and copyright
Source: GAULLE, Charles de. Discours et messages. Volume II: Dans l'attente (1946-1958). Paris: Plon, 1970. 662 p. ISBN 2-259-00899-2. p. 564-575.
Copyright: (c) Editions Plon