French Leaders Urge European Unity After Trump's Election Win
Michel Barnier and Emmanuel Macron call for a coordinated European strategy following Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency.
- French Prime Minister Michel Barnier warns against a 'chacun pour soi' approach among European nations after Donald Trump's election victory.
- Barnier emphasizes the need for a coordinated European strategy in response to global challenges, including climate change and defense.
- President Emmanuel Macron congratulates Trump and expresses readiness to work together, highlighting past cooperation during Trump's first term.
- Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discuss strengthening European unity and sovereignty in a joint phone call.
- French officials stress that Europe's security, particularly concerning Ukraine, should not rely solely on external powers.