Macron calls Europe to independent security
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The French president said at the Munich Security Conference that Europe must shape its own security architecture without relying on the U.S. or other external actors.
Emmanuel Macron Emmanuel Macron stressed at the Munich Security Conference that the traditional European security system is outdated and cannot address threats from an aggressive Russia. He emphasized that Europe must define new security and defense parameters independently, including a “holistic” approach to nuclear deterrence among allies.
The president highlighted that negotiations on the new security architecture must be led by Europeans themselves due to the continent’s geography and Russia’s military capabilities. Macron also noted that a strategic dialogue on nuclear doctrine and collective security is already underway with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other European leaders.
Macron called for strengthening Europe’s pride and confidence. He criticized widespread myths portraying Europe as aging, fragmented, and over-regulated, and stressed that Europeans should focus on their own strengths and potential.
The French leader made it clear that Europe can no longer rely on U.S. leadership in security matters and strategic talks with Russia. He urged a common approach and coordination among European allies to enhance the continent’s independence.
The president highlighted that negotiations on the new security architecture must be led by Europeans themselves due to the continent’s geography and Russia’s military capabilities. Macron also noted that a strategic dialogue on nuclear doctrine and collective security is already underway with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other European leaders.
Macron called for strengthening Europe’s pride and confidence. He criticized widespread myths portraying Europe as aging, fragmented, and over-regulated, and stressed that Europeans should focus on their own strengths and potential.
The French leader made it clear that Europe can no longer rely on U.S. leadership in security matters and strategic talks with Russia. He urged a common approach and coordination among European allies to enhance the continent’s independence.
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