French President Emmanuel Macron has emphasized the need for Europe to develop its own defense strategy, highlighting that the United States will prioritize its own interests and China over Europe in coming years. Macron's statements reflect a broader vision for a more independent-minded Europe, less reliant on the U.S. This stance includes a controversial proposal to debate a European nuclear defense, suggesting that Europe can no longer depend solely on U.S. security support. As Europe faces internal divisions and potential external pressures, Macron's push for strategic autonomy and a credible European defense, potentially including nuclear capabilities, marks a significant shift in EU-U.S. relations. Additionally, Macron's upcoming visit to Germany in May will focus on strengthening EU ties amid these discussions.
Macron raised the stakes in his call for credible European defense by adding nuclear weapons to the discussion https://t.co/ciMcRkb05E
Macron wants to open ‘debate’ on European nuclear deterrent https://t.co/kdH6UaK5xJ
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France's @EmmanuelMacron opening debate about common EU nuclear deterrent, remains vague but seems to say French nukes would protect other nations if they share costs https://t.co/dQ7T1iOZPR
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Face to Face: A breeze from China blows over Normandy in France #ChinaFrance60 https://t.co/sjYv953hTj
Macron ready to 'open debate' on nuclear European defence ➡️ https://t.co/6sPoCxE8Qw https://t.co/KjpplRaGge
“The US has 2 priorities, the US first, & that’s legitimate, and then the question of China. Europe will not be a geopolitical priority for the years to come, however strong our alliance.” Europe has taken US support for granted. Why would a diminishing Europe remain a priority? https://t.co/2QjL9RbYxo
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As the European Union grapples with multiple challenges, French President Emmanuel Macron's plea for the #EU's strategic autonomy faces difficulty from divisions inside the bloc and probable intervention from the United States, experts say. https://t.co/gUDnduDcGG
Macron in pursuit to chart EU’s path in the world while it faces internal issues Follow us on Rumble: https://t.co/Nuc9nUzTc5 https://t.co/XnlzCsBRcC
Bloomberg: French President says Europe can no longer rely on the US for its security needs and must build its own credible defense https://t.co/SzjBPevvLa
Don't take it from me. @EmmanuelMacron: "“The US has two priorities, the US first, and that’s legitimate, and then the question of China,” the French president said. “Europe will not be a geopolitical priority for the years...to come, however strong our alliance.” 1/
French President Macron said Europe will "not be a geopolitical priority" for the U.S. and urges the continent to develop its own defense strategy. https://t.co/XMqM9S7eXG
Macron outlined a bold vision for an independent-minded Europe, less reliant on America and more willing to stand up to the West’s enemies. But will his EU colleagues listen, asks @Valen10Francois 👇 https://t.co/x40m1qFy3Z
Europe is making progress on security, but it isn't fast or comprehensive enough, as Macron frankly acknowledges here. Fear of American abandonment has accelerated this consolidation on the continent, but actual American abandonment would be a catastrophe: https://t.co/UuzjdOPV3I