In December 1584, an alliance between Philip II and the French Catholic League at Joinville undermined the ability of Anjou's brother, Henry III of France, to counter Spanish domination of the Netherlands.
Pada Desember 1584, persekutuan antara Felipe II dengan Liga Katolik Prancis di Joinville menjatuhkan kemampuan saudara Anjou, Henri III dari Prancis, dalam mengimbangi dominasi Spanyol di Belanda.