Macron Says Europe Can No Longer Rely on US for Its Security
- The French president delivers a speech at Sorbonne University
- He warned that Europe is mortal and has to step up defense
Emmanuel Macron at Sorbonne University in Paris on April 25.
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French President Emmanuel Macron said the American security umbrella is a thing of the past and that Europe needs to build its own credible defense strategy if it wants to survive.
In a speech setting out his vision for the region six weeks ahead of European Parliament elections, Macron said the continent may need to produce its own anti-missile shield, long-range surface missiles and other equipment to be able to protect itself in a more hostile geopolitical context.