Macron: No Third World War, No NATO for Ukraine, Advocates Domestic Reforms
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French President Emmanuel Macron, in a live interview on TF1, addressed several critical issues. On the Ukraine conflict, he emphasized France's commitment to supporting the country without escalating into a global conflict, stating that France does not want to trigger a third world war and has decided against deploying French troops in direct confrontation with Russia. Macron noted that Ukraine understands it lacks the capacity to reclaim all territories seized by Russia since 2014, suggesting that the fighting must stop and that Kyiv should be positioned favorably for negotiations to resolve territorial disputes. He also mentioned that Ukraine will not join NATO due to a lack of consensus and proposed the deployment of reassurance forces in areas distant from the front line.
Macron defended France's military, claiming it to be the most effective in Europe, and stressed the importance of a strong Ukrainian army as the first line of security. He warned that Russia would not stop its actions if left unchecked.
On domestic matters, Macron defended the pension reform, asserting that it was necessary and had been voted on. He also addressed the issue of prison overcrowding, expressing openness to renting prison spaces abroad if needed. Furthermore, he advocated for expanding the powers of municipal police to better combat crime and drug trafficking, suggesting legislative action to allow these forces to work under the authority of the public prosecutor.
Regarding public finances, Macron stood by the 'whatever it takes' approach during the Covid-19 crisis, acknowledging the increase in public deficit but defending the measures taken. He also mentioned the need for a social conference to discuss the financing of France's social model, which he believes relies too heavily on labor.
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