Macron Condemns US as Europe’s Vassal, Highlights Trump’s Eroding Alliance
Amidst shifting geopolitical dynamics and uncertain U.S. commitments, French President Macron urged Europe to prioritize its own strength and independence, rejecting passive reliance on the United States. He emphasized the need for greater European unity and decisive action in technological, industrial, and defense sectors to counter “happy vassalage.” This call follows Macron’s unsuccessful attempt to secure U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine and coincides with a joint UK-France initiative to deploy European peacekeepers there. Macron’s assertion of European autonomy, however, is not a novel position.
John Q. Hosedrinker