Leaving NATO and the European Union; a retired commander's demand for the return of French sovereignty.

Leaving NATO and the European Union; a retired commander's demand for the return of French sovereignty.

At the same time as the discussion of France's position in NATO and the European Union in the political circles of this country, "Jacques Hoggard", one of the senior retired military officers, considered holding a referendum to withdraw from these institutions as a way to restore national sovereignty and social cohesion.

According to IRNA's report on Thursday, Jacques Hougaard, a veteran of the French army, told the TASS news agency in Saidu: "We must hold free elections that include a referendum on France's exit from the European Union and NATO.

Irna Jahan