Speaking at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a blistering critique of the current global security architecture, labeling NATO a "weak institution" in the face of modern international challenges.
Macron warned that the world is drifting toward a system where the "law of the strongest" supersedes international law—a move many observers interpreted as a veiled swipe at the policies of US President Donald Trump and other unilateral global movements.
A Call for European Defiance Macron urged the European Union to stand firm against what he described as global "bullying and tyranny." He emphasized that Europe must prioritize respect and the rule of law over raw power dynamics.
"The European Union must not bow to the law of the strongest," Macron told the assembly in Davos. He cautioned against the resurgence of "imperial ambitions" that ignore established international rules and erode global cooperation.
Diplomatic Tensions and Strategic Autonomy The French President’s remarks underscored a period of heightened trade and political friction between Paris and Washington. In a significant diplomatic signal, Macron confirmed that he has no plans to meet with President Trump during the forum. This comes as the two leaders remain at odds over critical issues including trade tariffs, defense spending, and European sovereignty.
Macron’s speech served as a clarion call for "European Strategic Autonomy," urging the continent to develop its own tools to defend its interests rather than succumbing to external pressures. "Europe prefers respect and the sovereignty of law," he asserted, reinforcing Paris’s long-standing push for an independent and strong European voice on the world stage.
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