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Macron Urges Europe to Rethink US, China Dependence

7/9/2025

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During his state visit to the UK, French President Emmanuel Macron passionately urged Europe to lessen its reliance on the US and China. He stressed the importance of UK-France collaboration on migration and security, emphasizing their shared responsibility to uphold democracy and support Ukraine. Macron also called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the urgency of peace.

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During his state visit to the UK, French President Emmanuel Macron passionately urged Europe to lessen its reliance on the US and China. He stressed the importance of UK-France collaboration on migration and security, emphasizing their shared responsibility to uphold democracy and support Ukraine. Macron also called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the urgency of peace.