French President Macron called on Europe to confront the challenges of a changing world, warning that the continent “could perish”.
“Our Europe can wither. We are not prepared to deal with the risks in a world with changed rules of the game,” French President Emmanuel Macron said today at Sorbonne University, Paris. .
According to Mr. Macron, pressures on military, economics, trade and many other issues can weaken and divide the 27 member countries of the European Union (EU).
The Elysee Palace boss declared that Russia cannot be allowed to win the conflict in Ukraine, called on Europe to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities, strengthen defense relations with Britain and establish an academy to train soldiers. high level. Britain used to be an EU member but left the bloc in 2020.
“There will be no defense without the defense industry. We have lacked investment for decades,” Mr. Macron added, saying Europe should prioritize purchasing military equipment produced in this continent.
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke at Sorbonne University, Paris on April 25. Image: AFP
The French President also called on Europe to escape its “strategic minority” position, which has made it dependent on Russia for energy and the US for security.
“Europe must show that it is never a vassal of the United States and that Europe knows how to negotiate with every region of the world,” according to Mr. Macron.
President Macron hopes he can create the same impact as when he spoke at Sorbonne University 7 years ago, causing Europe to make some significant policy changes.
Mr Macron’s advisers described the speech as France’s contribution to the EU’s strategic agenda for the next five years. This program is expected to be decided after the European Parliament elections in June.
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