Macron asked to reduce Europe's security dependence on America

According to Mehr news agency, quoted from Russia Elium, news agencyAssociated French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe to increase defense spending to reduce its security dependence on the United States, Press reported.

In a New Year's speech to the French military in western France, Macron pointed to anticipated changes in Washington's foreign policy, particularly in relation to the ongoing war in Ukraine, and said it was an “opportunity to reawaken European strategy.” is

He emphasized that Europe should increase its defense spending to reduce its dependence on the United States in terms of security.

Macron asked a question: If tomorrow the United States withdraws its ships from the Mediterranean Sea or moves its fighters from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, what will Europe do?

On the other hand, Francois BairoThe French Prime Minister told “BFMTV” channel: If the European Union and France do not come to their senses, they will be marginalized after Trump returns to the White House.

He emphasized the need for France and Europe to “take charge” and said that France cannot do this without Europe.

On the other hand, the finance ministers of the European Union, in response to Trump's words regarding the imposition of customs tariffs on the import of European goods, announced: We are ready to defend our interests.

Based on Report Al-Arabiyathese ministers announced that with the possible economic challenges with the Trump administration opposite we will turn

The finance ministers of the European Union announced: the existence of strong economic relations with the United States will benefit both sides.