Nevertheless, at the NATO Summit in Chicago at the end of May, Hollande will confirm his pledge to withdraw French troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2012, two years ahead of the NATO timetable (though he recognizes the need to negotiate the practical details). This will be an important test of Hollande’s ability to deal effectively with allies.
尽管如此，在5月底的北约芝加哥峰会中，奥朗德将确认其关于2012年底从阿富汗撤出法国军队的承诺，这比北约时间表提前了两年（尽管他仍认为实施细节还有待商议）。这将是奥朗德能否自如应付盟友的一次重大考验。