As the U.S. becomes increasingly unreliable, Macron has come forward to speak! According to a May 14 report by the Straits Times, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that if, within the next five to ten years, Europe still fails to organize itself and become more independent of the U.S., it would be irresponsible. Macron claimed that after World War II, Europe began its journey towards peace through integration, gradually developing into a prosperous common market; now is the moment for "geopolitical awakening," and Europe must become a force.
Macron pointed out that Europe will increasingly cease to be in America's interests, and the actions of the current U.S. administration have also confirmed this. To be honest, Macron's advocacy for European independence is not a new stance; if previously such statements were intended to highlight France's values, then in today's international landscape, independence is no longer just an option but a necessary choice for France and Europe.
No matter whether it is the Russia-Ukraine war or the U.S.'s trade war against Europe, the transatlantic relationship has long since returned to what it once was. The question now is not whether Europe should be independent, but how strongly France and Europe are determined to achieve it. At present, the U.S. and Europe will negotiate, and this negotiation can also be seen as a sign of whether Europe has made up its mind. France has said enough; let's see what France plans to do next?
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