Macron strongly criticizes US, mentions China and Russia; speech reflects Europe’s frustration over eroding influence: expert
By: Global Times | Published: Jan 09, 2026 01:48 PM
In his annual address to French ambassadors at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron outlined France’s foreign policy priorities, sharply criticizing the US for “gradually turning away” from some of its allies and “breaking free from international rules,” while leveling criticisms and claims against China ...