French President Emmanuel Macron is focusing on slashing bureaucratic red tape to boost French businesses amid economic challenges. Macron aims to strengthen European defense, support Kyiv, and outline a vision for a more independent and influential Europe. He emphasizes reducing reliance on the US for security needs and enhancing European defense capabilities.
I agree. https://t.co/JhQdl0NBrh
French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe can no longer rely on the US for its security needs and must build its own credible defense https://t.co/0IqNPmuhhm
Will Macron’s Vision for European Defense Gain Traction? My take below. Other opinions here https://t.co/fXs6gUBNiR https://t.co/Ud5a0d3kLw
Europe is a never-ending conversation, says Macron as he passes the 1 hour 45 minute mark of his speech.
Macron: If we say that Ukraine is a necessary condition for our security, that what is at stake in Ukraine is not only the sovereignty and territorial integrity of this country, which is already a key factor, but also the security of Europeans, do we have any limits? No . “But… https://t.co/jO01QJay0C
Yes, given when Ukraine is defeated the EU is likely to fall apart. Macron: There is a risk that Europe could die.
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A lot of what Macron is saying - supend some competition rules, much more industrial policy & nuclear, Buy European rules for defence - will be very hard to sell to many EU countries. This is a very French wishlist speech, not a "this is where the consensus might lie in Europe".
Pretty strong pitch from Macron to massively subsidize the European space and defense industries. "It's the only thing that will allow us to respond to massive subsidies from the United States and China."
French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe can no longer rely on the US for its security needs and must build its own credible defense https://t.co/sa5Xq8tc1k
Europe should show it is "not the vassal of the United States", Macron says. https://t.co/vDY4carECR
FRANCE'S MACRON: EUROPE SHOULD SHOW IT IS NOT THE VASSAL OF THE UNITED STATES
How to redesign the EU’s economic statecraft for an era of state competition. I make some initial suggestions here. Looks like Macron will want Draghi to lead this process. Whether in Council or Commission not clear yet, but likely Council https://t.co/9UVYE8Sqfm
‼️ The EU is “mortal” and could die unless it becomes a strategic “power” and responds not only to Russian military agression but to growing US and Chinese trade protectionism, @EmmanuelMacron said today 1/2
MACRON: EUROPE NEEDS TO CHANGE SCALE ON DEFENCE
French President Emmanuel #Macron is to outline his vision for a stronger #Europe, pushing EU members to be less dependent on the United States but also hoping to boost his party’s flagging campaign in EU elections. https://t.co/l8pbR9gNUY
French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a global power on Thursday in a speech he hopes will have the same impact as a similar address he made seven years ago that prefigured some significant EU policy shifts https://t.co/YniOrDWe6G
Macron aims to cement French influence in EU, lift party fortunes with landmark speech https://t.co/mtT26IfRVk https://t.co/FXFAgeqpNS
⚠️ MACRON AIMS TO CEMENT FRENCH INFLUENCE IN EU, LIFT PARTY FORTUNES WITH LANDMARK SPEECH Full Story → https://t.co/8C0AP0LS6l French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a global power on Thursday in a speech he hopes will have the same impact as a… https://t.co/P9KwbVstfw
Macron struggles to deliver his vision for a stronger Europe https://t.co/xPsd9TzemA via @Newsbaum_ https://t.co/ZfLOzcRmnf
Emmanuel Macron wants to set the stage for more robust European defense and drive support for Kyiv, yet he faces a battle to get results or convince voters at home to back him https://t.co/As92LqGe5e
Macron to outline vision for independent, 'stronger Europe' in keynote speech ➡️ https://t.co/sKCAWXUcLa https://t.co/OaQgZM2hd8
Macron targets French bureaucracy as economic challenges mount https://t.co/GpEKrWMmmI via @gaspardsebag @WHorobin https://t.co/8sPFucJis6
Emmanuel Macron aims to slash layers of red tape that are holding back French businesses as his presidency faces growing economic headwinds. https://t.co/w8Ws4C2ikf