Macron asked to reduce Europe’s security dependence on America
According to Mehr News Agency to Quoting Russia Elium, the Associated Press news agency reported that French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe to reduce dependence. security to the United States, increasing its defense spending give.
In a New Year’s speech to the French military in western France, Macron pointed to anticipated changes in Washington’s foreign policy, particularly in relation to the ongoing war in Ukraine, saying it was an “opportunity to wake up.” Europe’s strategy.
He emphasized that Europe should increase its defense spending to reduce its dependence on the United States in the field of security.
Macron asked a question: If tomorrow the United States withdraws its ships from the Mediterranean Sea or moves its fighters from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, what will Europe do?
On the other hand, Francois Bayrou, the French Prime Minister told “BFMTV” channel: If the European Union and France do not come to their senses, they will be marginalized after Trump returns to the White House.
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He emphasized the need for France and Europe to “take charge” and said that France cannot do this without Europe.
On the other hand, in response to Trump’s words regarding the imposition of customs tariffs on the import of European goods, the EU finance ministers announced: We are ready to defend our interests.
Based on the Al-Arabiya report, these ministers announced that we will face with possible economic challenges with the Trump administration.
The finance ministers of the European Union announced: the existence of strong economic relations with America will benefit both sides.
