French President Emmanuel Macron has raised concerns about the uncertainty of the transatlantic partnership with the United States during a nationally televised address to the nation. In light of Washington’s shifting dynamics towards Russia, Macron has emphasized the importance of Europe being prepared in case the US is no longer a reliable ally.
One of the key strategies Macron plans to discuss is the sharing of France’s nuclear deterrence with its European partners. This move highlights Macron’s intent to bolster European defense capabilities and strengthen unity within the continent.
The announcement comes at a time of increasing geopolitical tensions and instability, prompting Macron to assert the need for Europe to be self-reliant and ready to face potential challenges on its own. As the global landscape continues to evolve, Macron’s call for European countries to stand together and enhance their security capabilities signifies a shifting focus towards greater autonomy and coordination within the region.
With these developments, Macron’s proposal marks a significant step towards reinforcing Europe’s defense posture and ensuring its preparedness in an increasingly unpredictable world. The French President’s emphasis on solidarity and proactive measures underscores the importance of collective action in safeguarding European interests and security.
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Amusing. After several years now of telling the world we shouldn't take Russia's nuclear arsenal seriously with respect to Ukraine and geopolitics, we're now to take very seriously Europe's nuclear deterrent talk. Please. The European leadership class is utterly pathetic and bereft of any coherence: they know only gesticulation, empty rhetoric and sponging off American defense spending.
America is better then Europe and Canada combined. Thats why Germany lost ww2 Europe has tried this before and it didn't end well js
Use your own currency to trade!
European don't even Contribue 2% to Nato and now they want to go full blown, I really thought it, all Lip Service, it's great but at the end don't come to The USA and ask for help to defend your country.
As a US Naval officer I 100% agree. Let's get out of NATO, out of Europe & let the Europeans defend themselves.
This could be a good moment to think about moving from the dollar as the petrodollar to the petroEuro, can you imagine if Canada, Mexico latin america, China, Europe, Asia the Arabs and Africa decide to move away from the dollar as the trade coin? that will put the federal reserve on edge…..The Euro is the ideal new world coin now that the US government is no longer the leader of the free world
That's how a President communicates…not like Dumb Trump
Seriously, kick Hungary out of the EU already. What is that country even doing in the EU other than being heavily subsidized?
I remember how angry the world was when France conducted its last nuclear test in the Pacific Ocean at Fangataufa Atoll in 1996. Looking back, I’m glad we now have that deterrent.
Hungry should leave EU.
America are now the baddies.
France will be ready when the Russians reach the Maginot Line!
This has nothing to do with not being on your side we’re saying get your own military it’s long overdue
Curerntly "the willing" only includes countries whos own defense industry would benefit from the increase in defense spending, as it migrates away from the US to them.
Imagine Trumps master Putin orders him to drop NATO and join BRICS 😂
Europe is saber rattling, but they won’t do anything. Long term they’ll increase military spending. Otherwise they’ll dance to trumps tune
I do like Macron, however, history has repeatedly told us it's best not to rely on the French. There's only one country within Europe you can rely on.
America is not going towards Russia that's a talking point you guys are falling for hard.
Why is the US drifting towards Russia? To the untrained eye , Trump is a wanna be dictator and hates democracy.
However, this war is about Oil, Ukraine is just a tool.
Think about it, why should a nation armed with 6000 nukes be scared about NATO at her doorstep?
The alignment of USA & Russia is about shared interests.
The EU was a manufacturing hub for many decades but in the last 20 years, they embraced China. This has bored the American leadership.
Trump is the only one crazy enough to rise this issue.
The other thing is migration from fossil fuels to renewal energy.
When it comes to renewal China dominates 90% processing industrial in the rare earth elements.
Russia has huge reserved of oil, a move to doesn't serve their interest.
Same applies to the USA.
He better because Putin owns trdump and he has betrayed America and her allies. I'm American and my country is in serious danger of being gifted to Putin
Europe is about 500 million, America we are 360 million, and Russia about 140 million population. But EU still want we Americans 360 to help them fight 140 million. Is Europe serious or what?
France nuclear umbrella? Does Macron know he only have 200 nukes while Russia has 6000? peanuts after the US left.
Get rid of Orban and Fico. They are enemies of a free Europe as well as Trump. When do we wake up and face reality. Only a new United Europe can move the pace we need right now. Go Europe, go free.
US will be invading Greenland soon, can Europe defend Denmark and take on Russia in Ukraine?
sound problem, you sound like a robot.
Please unite and move past the US. Our country cant and wont improve if it doesnt face consequences.
Can EU expel Hungarians out of European union?
Stop sending EUV machines to the US and Asia, Europe should have been the centre of chip manufacturing.
Macron is str8 up saying that the US has proven vulnerable to destabilization due to the the Far Right Protectionists taking over the national discourse. This has happened before. In fact, the US was mostly a Far Right Protectionist country until after World War II, the establishment of the the world order based on a US superpower that made many alliances, and expanded human rights domestically and internationally. But oh well, that era is over for now.
I feel that Hungerian President is an agent for Putin and should be expel
From EU what do you think?
1:28 they're not one of. They are the ONLY nuclear equipped countries in the EU. UK is the second only country in Europe excluding Russia to have nuclear weapons.
These Europeans don't get it, don't they. Make FRIENDS, not enemies, and spend the money on your own citizens and devastated economies.
putin bow to china for companionship, and now trump want to side with putin for peace. i think china outsmart us and russia.
I believe in the EU.
Now your talking about nukes? America is out, We Americans will push Trump to leave the EU and NATO. crazy talk
Lol. To get to the usa level of military 5% of GDP must be spent on defense from each NATO nation. Your welfare state will collapse lol. The bond market knows you cant barrow to this level.
Good luck. If you want to war monger like in the 1930s feel free Europe.
Yeah French standing Stone in military be a leader
We don't need Cold War 2.0 in Europe! NATO is a product of cold war, it should be fade away with the end of cold war! We need a new security architecture including Russia, Ukraine, but No US. To build Peace and prosperity in Europe is not through rearmament, but through unity!
Yes, by all means pay for your own security—that’s what the US has been asking you to do. Can barely muster enough for NATO and yet now have 800 billion for defense.
The end of this codependent relationship is long overdue. We are on different paths. Europe no longer cares about borders language or culture. They are prioritizing illegal migration over legal citizens. They are silencing dissent. No, we are no longer share common values.
🫡🫡 🇫🇷🇫🇷 Macron 🇫🇷🇫🇷🫡🫡
NATO was formed to protect Europe from the Soviet Union. The cold war ended when Russia failed to take Ukraine. Europe has 742M people that is asking 320M people from 5000 miles away to protect them from 120M war beaten Russians. How pathetic!
Why can't Ukraine make the minerals deal with europe and not USA? The heck with this Putin loving administration.
You mean, if the US will no longer pay for our wars anymore.
Why are you euros so neurotic