Opposition to War Growing in France
"The poll mirrors other recent surveys, including one by the CSA polling group released Wednesday in the newspaper Le Parisian, which found 66 percent of the respondents opposed to a war and 24 percent in favor. A CSA poll in August found 58 percent opposed to military intervention, so the latest numbers suggest anti-war sentiment may be hardening."

Despite substantial opposition in both the UK and France, in the event of war (which looks likely) both countries would be likely to participate. The price of opposing the war and non-participation would be to be cut off from the spoils of conquest. Russia will likewise find it difficult to formally condemn the war when it happens, despite regularly voicing legitimate concerns.

Opposition to War Growing in France
"The poll mirrors other recent surveys, including one by the CSA polling group released Wednesday in the newspaper Le Parisian, which found 66 percent of the respondents opposed to a war and 24 percent in favor. A CSA poll in August found 58 percent opposed to military intervention, so the latest numbers suggest anti-war sentiment may be hardening."

Despite substantial opposition in both the UK and France, in the event of war (which looks likely) both countries would be likely to participate. The price of opposing the war and non-participation would be to be cut off from the spoils of conquest. Russia will likewise find it difficult to formally condemn the war when it happens, despite regularly voicing legitimate concerns.