In his 1963 statement, Charles de Gaulle appears to show a mixture of mistrust, disdain and concern for the UK. read more
De Gaulle was right to veto Britain’s EEC membership. Thomas Kingston. On 14 th January 1963, President Charles de Gaulle of held a press conference in Paris and for the first time said “Non!”to Britain’s accession to the EEC. De Gaulle is a much maligned figure on this side of the Channel. read more