Macron warns US 'turning away' from allies, urges stronger global governance

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Firstpost•08-01-2026, 22:09
Macron warns US 'turning away' from allies, urges stronger global governance
- •French President Emmanuel Macron criticized US foreign policy under Donald Trump, stating the US is "gradually turning away" from allies and "breaking free from international rules."
- •Macron made these remarks during his annual speech to French ambassadors in Paris, highlighting concerns over recent US actions like the capture of Nicolás Maduro and Trump's interest in Greenland.
- •He also criticized China's "commercial aggressiveness" and Russia as a "destabilising power" in Ukraine, but his comments on the US drew the most attention.
- •Macron urged diplomats to be proactive in global affairs, emphasizing the need for active diplomacy and a reinvestment in the United Nations.
- •The French leader stressed the importance of European regulation in the technology sector, defending the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA) against US criticism.
Why It Matters: Macron urges global governance amid US isolationism, defending EU tech rules and criticizing Trump's foreign policy.
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