French defence legislation and current-term commitments

The French comparison focuses on the difference between debating a capability and requiring action during the current parliamentary term. A later parliament can still change the law, so the arrangement does not bind future governments permanently. It can, however, require orders, procurement work, and planning to begin while today's ministers remain accountable. That shifts some practical control from the executive toward parliament. The comparison offers one way to reduce the gap between a defence promise and the first funded steps needed to fulfil it.