Hmmm, well France over the last 20 years has been fanatically anti-American, and is getting worse.
That is why they have never been a full member of NATO, as they still consider themselves to be a world power, able to dictate to the rest of the EU as to what it should do.

However, the new members of the EU (like the UK) do not share this anti-American stance.
They take a more sensible approach that yes, a strong EU (both economically, and politically) is a good idea, but we don't want it run by France & Germany, as they have never represented the majority view in Europe, which they are now finding out to their cost because most of the countries in Europe are now members of the EU.

This is not the same thing as saying the EU should agree with the US on everything, but should take a sensible, measured approach on the issues, which France does not do.

Which country tried to stop the enlargement of the EU in the first place?
Which 'member' of NATO is trying to block the deployment of NATO troops to train the Iraqi army and police force?
And who is strongly opposed to Turkey joining the EU?

In reply to Nihil, I think Turkey joining the EU will be good news for Cyprus, because there is no way they will be allowed in unless they sort that out ...