r/ColdWarPowers • u/realsnaffle Fifth French Republic • 3d ago
[DIPLOMACY] The Francophone Is Ringing - European Frontier DIPLOMACY
The Francophone is Ringing
January-March 1972
Find your name! All of these are private between France and just those nations involved. If your nation is not mentioned, do not be shy from reaching out to us in the comments. We are very negotiable and will trade openly.
European Frontier
Too many Americans exist on this continent! Our goals with Europe will remain to be rapprochement with the nations of the East, continued fence sitting that is sure to upset the United States and more EEC measures.
ROMANIA
The Romanian Government has reached out to Renault concerning a joint-cooperation agreement, of which we are very agreeable for! The ideal scenario is France provides technology and global market reach, meanwhile Romanians provide the manufacturing, local and Eastern European experience and labor, all with the goals of creating exportable but affordable quality compact cars/utility vehicles for Romania that will expand into the Eastern European markets!
Such an endeavor will not render Renault subservient or vice-versa, but in fact will operate the new subsidiary "Aigle Royale Roumaine Societe des Automobiles" or simply "Aigle R.R S.A." It is simply known, at least in France, as "Royal Romanians." The full agreement may be witnessed here! (This post has been generously and wonderfully made by Romania!)
This Agreement, entered into as of January 28th, 1972, by and between:
The Government of the Socialist Republic of Romania, acting through its state-owned enterprise, Dacia Automobile Plant, hereinafter referred to as “Dacia”; Renault Société Anonyme, a corporation organized under the laws of the French Republic, hereinafter referred to as “Renault” and collectively its subsidiary thereby known as "Aigle R.R."; Collectively referred to as “the Parties,” establishes a joint venture for the production and development of automobiles within the Socialist Republic of Romania.
The joint venture shall be 60% owned by Dacia and 40% owned by Renault, comprises equal representatives from both Parties, shall oversee strategic decisions.
Day-to-day operations shall be managed by Dacia, with Renault providing technical advisors in key areas.
This Agreement shall remain in force for 15 years, with an option for renewal upon mutual consent.
Renault thereby will license production of the Renault 12, branded henceforth as simply Dacia 1300, will be responsible for delivery of machinery, tooling and critical components for the production line as well as technical expertise ranging from sending engineers to support production, quality control to training programs. The endeavor shall have a goal that, within five years, 70% of vehicle components shall be sourced locally. Renault shall assist Romanian suppliers in meeting quality and technical standards.
Ambitiously, the expansion aims to produce 50,000 units by 1977 with scalability based on market demand.
TL;DR:
Purpose
- Produce vehicles in Romania using Renault tech, (starting with renault 12, branded as Dacia 1300 (this is historical just much earlier))
- Modernize Romania’s automotive industry and expand both parties’ presence in domestic and intl. Markets (esp. Eastern Europe)
Ownership & Management:
- 60% owned by Dacia (Romanian Govt.) and 40% by Renault
- Joint Committee oversees strategy; Day2Day operations managed by Dacia with tech support from Renault
Contributions:
- Dacia: Provides facilities, labor, raw materials, and local distribution (+COMECON)
- Renault: Supplies designs, machinery, tech expertise, and training
Localization Goals:
- 70% of vehicle components to be locally produced by 1977, achieved by Renault training local Romanian suppliers
Financials:
- Renault invests $50mil in tech and equipment
- Renault gains 5% Licensing fee of Dacia’s net revenue
- Export profits split 60% Dacia 40% Renault
Production & Exports:
- Target: 50k cars annually by 1977
- Focused Markets: Eastern Bloc + non-aligned and developing countries
Training:
- Renault trains Romanian engineers and workers in France
- Technical staff stationed at Dacia for five years to ensure quality control.
Duration & Dispute resolution:
- 15 year agreement, renewable
- Disputes solved through 3rd party arbitration under ICC (Intl. chamber of commerce) rules
Projected outcome: Romania gains modern auto capabilities while Renault expands its market reach.
AWAITING SIGNATURE
SPAIN & PORTUGAL
With recent ties and following the publication of the 1972 Madrid Accord, France is hopeful to meet with both President Tomás and Caudillo Franco sometime later this year concerning how France may approach this Madrid Accord and extend her own support, both diplomatically and strategically in sowing relations that has ostracized the Spanish State for the better part of 40-years.
There is much intent that France wishes to do, especially more in regards to move forward, but seeing the two Iberian nations work together is nothing short but inspirational and France wishes to both mend ties, but also reassure that Spanish and Portuguese nations that this maneuver will certainly not isolate them from France.
Both leaders have been invited to attend Paris in August of this year. Upon this itinerary is the possibility of joining the EEC along with the rest of Europe.
BELGIUM
Following our discussions and negotiations, the French Foreign Legion will open its training facilities to select members of the Belgian Armed Forces. We will be taking such an offer and opportunity at it's fullest potential! The training program will consist of the following of an initial training program for select Belgian volunteers at Legion bases for a period of 6-12 months, ranging from the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas Desert Warfare, Guiana Jungle Warfare and Corsica. Mountain Warfare
The entire exercise will prioritize counterinsurgency exercises, airborne operations as well as rapid deployment in stressful environments, yet this cannot extend to solely the enlisted. Select officers will also be chosen and trained in much of the same manner with shadows by a joint advisory board of French and Belgian officers. This will help coordinate, merge and more importantly, maximize the efficiency and training programs of this Special Force.
United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark and Norway
We will reach out to these nations and ask if there is any hesitation to the possibility of their ascension into the EEC at this time. As we all know, referendums are underway all over Europe to allow their memberships and both if these nations are also willing to join themselves. We inquire if this is the path that these nations are still interested in so that we may prepare accordingly!
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