Macron Calls for Democratic Conventions to Rebuild EU

  • French president speaks at ancient birthplace of democracy
  • Macron reiterates call for euro-zone budget, ministers

Emmanuel Macron

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French President Emmanuel Macron called for a series of “democratic conventions” across Europe as he vowed that his generation would rebuild citizens’ trust in the European Union.

“Are you afraid of a European ambition that will enable us to win back our sovereignty, our democracy, our confidence?” he asked. “Have this crazy ambition. I promise you we will succeed.”