French President Emmanuel Macron told France’s overseas ambassadors gathered in Paris on Monday that Europe can “no longer rely” upon the US for its security.
“It is up to us today to take our responsibilities and guarantee our own security, and thus have European sovereignty,” Macron said.
The French President was also critical of the European Union, saying “we are paying the price of several decades of a weakened Europe,” adding that efforts must be redoubled.
Turning to Syria, Macron said showing support for President Bashar al-Assad would be a “grave mistake,” but the sovereignty of the country should be respected “by allowing the Syrian people to express themselves.”