Backlash After Macron's Taiwan Comments And The Need For Europe To Stand Apart From The U.S.

Macron’s Taiwan comments anger allies, delight Beijing © Jacques Witt/AP  

Washington Post: Macron's Taiwan comments anger allies, delight Beijing 

BRUSSELS — More people are mad at French President Emmanuel Macron. 

 After weeks of protests over an unpopular pension overhaul plan at home, the French president now faces outrage from allies abroad over his chummy trip to China and remarks on the need for Europe to stand apart from the United States on Taiwan and other issues. 

The visit and its aftermath have angered politicians and analysts on both sides of the Atlantic, highlighting gaps between the U.S. and French approach to China, showcasing division within the Eropean Union — and probably delighting Beijing. 

The interview in question took place during a three-day visit to China that raised eyebrows for its surprisingly upbeat tone, considering that Beijing has yet to condemn Russia’s war in Ukraine.  

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WNU Editor: There has been a lot of reaction among lawmakers in the U.S. .... GOP lawmakers condemn French President Macron's 'betrayal' of Taiwan (Politico).  

Update: It looks like it .... France Has Already Surrendered To The Coming Conflict (Zero Hedge) 

Backlash After Macron's Taiwan Comments And The Need For Europe To Stand Apart From The U.S.  

Macron sparks anger by saying Europe should not be ‘vassal’ in US-China clash -- The Guardian  

Macron's comments on Taiwan spark controversy about EU-China relations -- Euronews  

China hawks tell Macron: You don’t speak for Europe -- Politico.eu  

Backlash from Macron's China visit -- GZero 

France's Macron picks a needless fight with the United States -- NYPost

French President Macron Says Europe Must Resist Pressure To Become ‘America’s Followers’

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, arrive at a joint news conference in Beijing on Thursday. | AFP-JIJI  

Politico: Europe must resist pressure to become ‘America’s followers,’ says Macron 

 The ‘great risk’ Europe faces is getting ‘caught up in crises that are not ours,’ French president says in interview. 

ABOARD COTAM UNITÉ (FRANCE’S AIR FORCE ONE) — Europe must reduce its dependency on the United States and avoid getting dragged into a confrontation between China and the U.S. over Taiwan, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview on his plane back from a three-day state visit to China. 

Speaking with POLITICO and two French journalists after spending around six hours with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his trip, Macron emphasized his pet theory of “strategic autonomy” for Europe, presumably led by France, to become a “third superpower.” 

He said “the great risk” Europe faces is that it “gets caught up in crises that are not ours, which prevents it from building its strategic autonomy,” while flying from Beijing to Guangzhou, in southern China, aboard COTAM Unité, France’s Air Force One.  

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WNU Editor: French President Macron's trip to Beijing must have been an eye--opener for him to make such a remark. Not surprising. US politicians are reacting (see below).

Funny to see how American politicians are suddenly very concerned about Europe's course towards Ukraine.

Why would Europe trust a 'partner' who destroys NordStream to sell their expensive gas?
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-Marco Rubio,Republican senator pic.twitter.com/7RvWKqHTb1

— Richard (@ricwe123) April 10, 2023

French President Macron Warns France To Prepare For A Tough Winter

 

France 24: Macron warns France of 'the end of abundance' and tough times ahead 

After a summer marked by drought, massive wildfires and the war in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a stark speech on Wednesday at the first cabinet meeting following the summer holiday break, warning of tough months ahead as the world faces a possible "end of abundance". 

"I believe that we are in the process of living through a tipping point or great upheaval. Firstly because we are living through... what could seem like the end of abundance," said Macron, 44. 

The speech appeared designed to prepare the country for what promises to be a difficult winter ahead, with energy prices rising sharply and many families struggling with inflation.  

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WNU Editor: He looks and sounds very depressed. The economic news is clearly bad, and his briefings on the war in Ukraine must be painting a very grim picture. 

 French President Macron Warns France To Prepare For A Tough Winter  

Macron warns French sacrifices will be needed as tough winter looms -- Reuters  

Macron warns of ‘end of abundance’ as France faces difficult winter -- The Guardian  

Downbeat Macron warns France to brace for 'sacrifices' ahead -- RFI  

Macron warns France needs to prepare for difficult time ahead -- Al Jazeera

French President Macron Says Russia Must Not Be Humiliated In Ukraine

France's President Emmanuel Macron attends a news conference with Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz (not pictured) at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany May 9, 2022. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo 

The Guardian: Russia must not be humiliated in Ukraine, says Emmanuel Macron 

French president says door must be left open to allow for improvement in diplomatic relations after war 

Russia must not be humiliated in Ukraine, Emmanuel Macron has said, to allow an improvement in diplomatic relations between the west and Moscow whenever the war comes to an end. 

The French president said his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, had made a “historic and fundamental” error in invading Ukraine, but that nevertheless a wider escalation in hostilities had to be avoided. 

Giving an interview to a group of regional newspapers in his home country, Macron said: “We must not humiliate Russia so that the day the fighting stops, we can build a way out through diplomatic channels.”  

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Update: Russia Must Not Be Humiliated Despite Putin's 'Historic' Mistake - Macron (Reuters).  

WNU editor: I am skeptical that French President Macron is concerned about Putin/Russia be humiliated. I think he is more worried about the West/EU being humiliated if Russia's military offensive in eastern Ukraine is successful, and the West is powerless to do anything about it.  

Update #2: This is not a surprise. The Ukraine government is furious that French President Macron does not want Russia to be "humiliated" .... Ukraine officials hit out at Macron after suggestions Russia 'should not be humiliated' (Euro News).

Is The Scruffy Look In?

New pictures have emerged of Macron - arguably the EU's most clean-cut figure who is seldom seen wearing anything other than an immaculate fitted suit, coiffed hair and a clean shave - sat behind a desk in the Elysee palace wearing a dark hoodie, jeans and a face full of stubble. Some believe it is a marketing tactic to appear more relatable, piggybacking off the popularity of Zelensky  

Daily Mail: Is Macron trying to copy Zelensky? French leader - always seen immaculately turned out in a navy suit - displays stubble, jeans and hoodie in 'war room' pics, copying Ukraine leader's style 

* French President Emmanuel Macron has been pictured in remarkably laid-back attire in the Élysée Palace 

* The French leader has hardly ever been caught in anything other than a dark, slim-fitting suit and tie 

* But the seemingly candid shots display Macron at work sporting stubble and an oversized hoodie with jeans 

* The images, released by the President's official photographer, were generally well received on social media 

* But some have accused Macron of launching a marketing ploy to look more like Ukrainian leader Zelensky 

* Zelensky has become instantly recognisable in plain hoodies and t-shirts since the invasion of Ukraine began 

* The Ukrainian leader has become incredibly popular for his selfie videos and agreeable demeanour 

The French have long been known as trendsetters and purveyors of fine fashion, but it appears that President Emmanuel Macron has started taking style tips from the most in-vogue European leader. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has become an instantly recognisable figure amid the Russian invasion of his country, and has spent the past three weeks clad in simple khaki hoodies, jackets and t-shirts as he co-ordinates his country's defences. 

The Ukrainian leader has understandably ditched the suit and tie that would typically befit a head of state for more utilitarian attire as he splits his time between the presidential palace and the streets of war-torn Kyiv.  

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WNU Editor: I am being accused of becoming the same thing.

French President Macron Blasts Social Media Platforms For Banning Trump

 

Axios: Emmanuel Macron blasts social media platforms for banning Trump 

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday lambasted social media networks for their decisions to “suddenly cut the mic” as soon as they were sure Donald Trump was leaving power, particularly as they'd effectively “egged President Trump” on during his presidency. 

Why it matters: Speaking at an Atlantic Council forum, Macron said the decisions to ban Trump by platforms like Twitter and Facebook may have seemed sensible in the short term, but did not provide a “democratic answer.” 

Other world leaders like Germany's Angela Merkel have previously raised similar concerns. 

What he’s saying: Macron added that big tech had “killed all the platforms where it was possible for [Trump] and his supporters to express themselves." 

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Update #1: France's leader "very upset" by platforms' muzzling of Trump (AP) 

Update #2: France's leader "very upset" by platforms' muzzling of Trump (Bloomberg) 

WNU Editor: French President Macron is not the only one who says Trump's social media ban is wrong .... Germany’s Merkel hits out at Twitter over ‘problematic’ Trump ban (CNBC).

French President Emmanuel Macron Visited Shell-Shocked Beirut On Thursday

France 24: Macron pledges help for Beirut as Lebanese rage against rulers

French President Emmanuel Macron visited shell-shocked Beirut on Thursday, pledging support and urging change after a massive explosion devastated the Lebanese capital in a disaster that has sparked grief and fury. Follow the day's events as they unfolded on our liveblog.

Macron was the first foreign head of state to make the trip after two explosions rocked Beirut on Tuesday, killing scores, injuring thousands and inflicting billions of euros in damage.

The French leader pledged the support of Lebanon's former colonial power and urged reform, telling crowds that he was not planning to write a blank cheque to the country's discredited regime.

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More News On French President Emmanuel Macron's Visit To Beirut

In devastated Beirut, French leader offers comfort and a hug -- AP
On Beirut visit, Macron says aid to go 'directly to the people', relief groups -- France 24
Macron promises angry Beirut crowds aid won't go to "corrupt hands" -- Reuters
Macron visits Beirut in aftermath of devastating blast -- Euronews
Beirut explosion: Macron calls for 'deep change' in Lebanon after blast -- BBC
‘Without reforms, Lebanon will continue to suffer,’ says Macron in Beirut -- France 24
After deadly blast, Beirut residents look to Macron for relief -- Al Jazeera
44,000 sign petition for France to take control of Lebanon -- DW

French President Macron: The US, UK And China Have Agreed In Principle To A Global Ceasefire. Russia Will Sign Up As Well

Business Insider: France says Trump has agreed to a global ceasefire during the coronavirus pandemic and Putin will sign up as well

* The US, UK and China have agreed in principle to a global ceasefire, during the coronavirus pandemic, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.
* Vladimir Putin's spokesman says Russia will "most likely" sign up as well.
* The agreement would be a landmark moment as the international community concentrates its efforts in the fight against COVID-19.
* Trump is due to chair a meeting of the G7 leaders, to discuss the crisis on Thursday.

Trump has agreed to a global ceasefire during the coronavirus pandemic and Putin will 'definitely' sign up as well, according to the French President Emmanuel Macron.

Speaking on French radio, Macron said US President Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and Chinese premier Xi Jinping had all confirmed they would sign up to a global ceasefire.

"President Xi Jinping confirmed his agreement to me," Macron told radio station RFI. "President Trump confirmed his agreement to me. Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed his agreement to me. I think President Putin will definitely agree too."

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Update: France's president says US and China back a world truce — and he thinks Putin will 'definitely agree' (CNN).

WNU Editor: This is nothing but a pr exercise. The U.S. is not going to stop military operations in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. Russia will not stop its military operations in Syria. And on top of everything else, I do not think French President is going to tell French military forces in the Sahel to stand down.

French President Macron Argues With Israeli Police During Visit To Jerusalem

Daily Mail: Furious Emmanuel Macron argues with Israeli police during visit to Jerusalem as they try to enter Church of St Anne - a French territory - sparking a row with French officials

* The French president shouted 'I don't like what you did in front of me!' and that 'everyone knows the rules'
* Jacques Chirac had a similar row at the church in 1996 and refused to enter until Israeli security guards left
* St Anne's Church was given to Napoleon in 1856 by the Ottomans as thanks for support in the Crimean war

French president Emmanuel Macron today launched a furious English language attack on heavily armed Israeli security guards for following him into a French church in Jerusalem.

The 42-year-old head of state erupted in anger after officers broke diplomatic protocol by walking into Saint Anne's, in the city's Old Town, on Wednesday.

'Everybody knows the rules,' Macron shouted. 'I don't like what you did in front of me. Go outside!'

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Update #1: ‘Go outside’: France’s Macron berates Israeli police at Jerusalem church (BBC)
Update #2: Emmanuel Macron shouts at Israeli security officers in altercation in Jerusalem (CNN)

WNU Editor: French President Macron is visiting Israel for this .... World leaders gather in Israel for the World Holocaust Forum (UPI).

French President Macron: NATO's Enemy Is Terrorism, Not Russia Or China

RFE: Macron Says Russia, China Not NATO Allies' Common Enemies -- Terrorism Is

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that he stands by comments he made three weeks ago when he described NATO as "brain-dead," and he defended his push for dialogue with Russia.

In a November 7 interview with the Economist magazine, Macron deplored a lack of strategic cooperation among NATO members, and pointed to what he saw as a waning commitment to the Western military alliance by the United States.

The assessment drew sharp criticism from allies, with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warning against undermining the transatlantic alliance.

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WNU Editor: French President Macron is partially correct. When it comes to NATO Russia in some cases is a diplomatic competitor, it is an economic partner in many others, and it is not the enemy militarily even though I know many will disagree with that assessment. China is more complicated. They are not a diplomatic threat, but economically they are a competitor, and their military doctrine is to be very aggressive in Asia. Is it NATO's business to be involved in Asia? I think now. French President Macron is 100% right that NATO members should be pushing harder to have a dialogue with Russia.

French President Macron Doubles Down On NATO Being 'Brain Dead'

France 24: France's Macron defends 'brain death' criticism after talks with NATO chief

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday confronted Emmanuel Macron in Paris over the French president’s claim the alliance is suffering “brain death”, a charge that has set the stage for a testy NATO summit in London next week.

Addressing reporters after the talks, Macron said his damning assessment of NATO's crisis had been a "useful wake-up call" for the alliance.

Macron referred to NATO as being "brain-dead" in an interview earlier this month with The Economist magazine, in which he lamented the lack of strategic coordination between Europe and the United States

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More News On French President Macron Standing By His Remarks That NATO Is 'Brain Dead'

Macron stands by 'brain dead' Nato comments -- BBC
Macron Says 'Brain Death' Comment May Have Been 'Wake-Up Call' Needed by NATO -- Sputnik
Calling NATO ‘Brain Dead’ was a ‘useful wake-up call’ - Macron -- RT
NATO brain dead? Macron's disruptive style rattles Europe -- France 24
Brain-dead at 70? NATO set to ask 'wise persons' for help -- Reuters
Nato to consider expert panel after Macron brain-dead claim -- Guardian
Is the Mighty NATO Alliance Dying? Three Ways It Can Be Saved -- National Interest

French President Macron: NATO Is Experiencing 'Brain Death'

It is high time for Europe to "wake up", according to Emmanuel Macron. Read an astonishingly candid interview with France's president https://t.co/bYuTBTgURL pic.twitter.com/z4RMjqqBI7

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) November 7, 2019

ABC News Online: NATO is suffering from a 'brain death' — the EU is the cure, says Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron says Washington's antipathy to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) alliance is causing its "brain death", which should prompt the European Union (EU) to step up as a world power.

"What we are currently experiencing is the brain death of NATO," Mr Macron told The Economist magazine.

He said the United States under President Donald Trump appeared to be turning its back on Europe, notably by pulling troops out of North–East Syria without notice.

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WNU Editor: Some are not happy with Macron's remarks .... Angela Merkel condemns Macron's 'drastic words' on NATO (DW). More here .... Macron criticised by US and Germany over Nato 'brain death' claims (The Guardian). The NATO chief is also chiming in .... Merkel, NATO chief reject Macron's view NATO is dying (Reuters). As to what is my take. NATO needs a new mission. Most of the member states are not meeting their commitments, and Russia is not the threat that it use to be when it was the Soviet Union.

More News On French President Macron's Remarks That NATO Is Experiencing 'Brain Death'

Emmanuel Macron warns Europe: NATO is becoming brain-dead -- The Economist
Macron claims NATO is suffering 'brain death' -- France 24
French leader laments NATO’s ‘brain death’ due to US absence -- AP
France's Macron says NATO suffering 'brain death', questions U.S. commitment -- Reuters
Macron: NATO experiencing 'brain death' -- The Hill
Nato alliance experiencing brain death, says Macron -- BBC
Macron says Europe is facing the 'brain death of NATO' -- CNN
French president says NATO is brain-dead — magazine -- TASS

Will French President Macron Risk a Referendum To Counter Yellow-Vest Protestors?

Faced with protests, French President Emmanuel Macron has hinted he is considering holding a referendum (AFP Photo/Ludovic MARIN)

Clare Byrne, AFP: Double or quits: will Macron risk a referendum?

Paris (AFP) - President Emmanuel Macron could be set to organise France's first referendum in 14 years to end months of "yellow vest" protests, but analysts say the move is a risky gamble.

Macron has clawed back some lost popularity in recent weeks by throwing himself into his "grand national debate", a series of townhall events aimed at tamping down the yellow vest revolt which began in November.

But the real test for the 41-year-old will be what he does with the feedback from hundreds of conversations underway around the country, as well as the 700,000-plus contributions made online.

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WNU Editor: I do not see French President Macron taking the chance of a referendum. His polling numbers are around 20%, and those who would vote against him are far more galvanized than those who support it.

French President Macron Uses His New Year Address To Call Yellow Vests A 'Hateful mob'. Vows No Change In Policy

Daily Mail: Defiant Macron uses his New Year address to call Yellow Vests a 'hateful mob' as he vows to ensure 'Republican order with no leniency' and press on with economic reforms

* President Emmanuel Macron is due to address the nation on New Years Eve
* Protesters are set to gather at the same time as he is speaking in central Paris
* Around 150,000 police have been called in to keep the peace on Monday night

A defiant Emmanuel Macron used his New Year's Eve address to hit out at the 'hateful mob' on the fringes of the Yellow Vest movement.

But the French President vowed to press on with economic reforms which were thrown into question after he axed his fuel tax hike and announced billions in aid for the low-paid to try to tame the revolt.

In a 16-minute speech, he insisted the French government 'can do better' at improving citizens' lives as Yellow Vest protesters again took to the streets across the country.

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More News On French President Macron's New Year's Eve Address

Upbeat Macron defends reform agenda after bruising year -- France 24
France's Macron pledges more reform medicine in 'decisive' 2019 -- Reuters
Emmanuel Macron vows to push on with reforms despite protests -- The Guardian
Macron vows to stick to reforms, takes aim at Yellow Jackets -- Politico

French President Macron's Approval Rating Is Now At 18%

French President Emmanuel Macron (centre) on a visit to the riot-battered neighbourhood around the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, December 2, 2018. Thibault Camus/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

The SUN: Beleaguered Emmanuel Macron predicts ‘major violence’ across France this weekend as approval rating crashes to record low of 18 per cent

Protesters across France are set to take to the streets again on Saturday despite the government caving in over the controversial fuel price hike.

EMMANUEL Macron’s approval rating has crashed below 20 per cent today as he predicts more “major violence” across France this weekend.

The beleaguered head of state is locked in a law and order crisis, as thousands of so-called Yellow Vest protesters continue to demonstrate against his government.

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WNU Editor: A few days ago his poll numbers were 23% .... Macron's popularity hits new low amid French protests (Reuters). Two weeks ago is was 25% .... Macron's popularity falls to 25 percent: poll (The Local). But at 18% .... no modern-day French politician has ever had those type of numbers.

French President Macron Calls Anti-Tax Protestors Thugs. Will Hold Consultations But Will Not Cut Fuel Taxes

France 24: France’s Macron announces national consultation after ‘yellow vest’ protests

Faced with violent anti-government protests, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said he would not back down on controversial fuel tax hikes as he announced a blueprint for France's transition to cleaner energy.

The French president's energy roadmap comes as he is facing fractious "yellow vest" protests by citizens angry over fuel tax increases designed to finance green initiatives.

Macron acknowledged widespread anger expressed by protesters over the last 10 days, but said he would not back down on environmentally-friendly policies.

"What I've taken from these last few days is that we shouldn't change course because it is the right one and necessary," he said, adding: "The longer we wait, the worse the effects of climate change will be."

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WNU Editor: French President Emmanuel Macron has a mandate till 2022. The protestors can protest all that they want, but the French President has made it very clear that he is not going to compromise and that his policies will continue.

More News On French President Macron's Response To Nation-Wide Protests On High Fuel Taxes

Macron won't cede to 'thugs' as he confronts diesel tax anger -- Reuters
France fuel protests: Macron drives ahead amid unrest -- BBC
Macron acknowledges plight of ‘gilets jaunes’ but won't cut fuel tax -- The Guardian
Emannuel Macron: 'Yellow vest' protests won't change fuel tax -- DW
France's Macron seeks to review fuel taxes amid violent protests -- Al Jazeera
Macron Struggles to Match Intensity of Angry Protests -- Helene Fouquet and Geraldine Amiel, Bloomberg

According To Opinion olls In France, French President Macron Is Deeply Unpopular

Guillaume Durocher, The Unz Review: France: The Incredible Shrinking President

Macron’s Popularity Collapses While Interior Minister Predicts Civil War

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Emmanuel Macron, the current president of the French Republic, is a weird dude. Now, after just 18 months in power, he is also a very unpopular dude. The French media have been making much of the fact that Macron’s prime minister, Édouard Philippe, has been slightly more popular than the president in certain polls. But really, what we are seeing is an almost perfect parallel collapse in popularity of both personalities.

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WNU Editor: French President Macron can take solace that he is at least more popular than the very unpopular former French President and Socialist Hollande. But he is far behind those who are advocating a more populist and nationalist approach .... EU Populists In France, Hungary And Italy Continue To Surge In Polls; Le Pen Overtakes Macron (Zero Hedge)

French President Macron Calls For European Countries To Increase Their Defense Spending And To Buy Made In Europe Weapons

Politico.eu: Macron wants Europe to buy its own military hardware

The French president said Europe needs to be ‘a more sovereign, a more united and democratic power.’

PARIS — Europe must increase military spending, but the money should go to European, not American companies, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview in which he delivered a rebuke to Donald Trump’s self-proclaimed nationalism.

Responding to a question in an interview about the political differences between himself and the American president, he said: “I’m not a nationalist, which is very different, for me, from being a patriot.”

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Update: Macron snubs US arms in defence spat with Trump (AFP)

WNU Editor: One the one hand French President Macron condemns nationalism and leaders prioritizing the needs of their own country first over the needs of others, and on the other hand he pushes European nationalism when it comes to buying European weapons ..... preferably French weapons of course. I think his disagreements with the U.S. has more to do with President Trump calling out French President Macron's push for an independent European military .... Macron declares he does not do 'diplomacy through tweets' in a dig at Trump as POTUS and Melania visit Paris (Daily Mail).

French President Macron Calls For The Rejection Of Nationalism. Labels It As Unpatriotic

NBC: Macron warns against nationalism in apparent rebuke of Trump at WWI commemoration

“Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism,” the French president said in remarks delivered just steps from Trump and more than 80 world leaders.

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a rebuke of President Donald Trump’s “America first” approach to international affairs at a ceremony on Sunday commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

“Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism,” Macron said. “By saying, ‘Our interests first, who cares about the others,’ we erase what a nation holds dearest, what gives it life, what gives it grace and what is essential: its moral values."

Macron’s remarks, which he delivered just steps from Trump and more than 80 other world leaders, come on the heels of the U.S. president proudly declaring himself a “nationalist.”

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WNU Editor: In these type of events you do not go political, but French President and globalist Macron decided to go down that route with his remarks that "nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism". As someone whose nationality is Russian and whose family fought against the German-Nazi invasion in the Second World War .... I learned at a very early age that Russians  fought against the invaders not to protect the Soviet state or Stalin, they fought and sacrificed themselves primarily to defend mother-Russia. If that Russian nationalistic identity was not present during that time, and if the Germans were not as genocidal as they were, the Germans would NOT have been defeated in the eastern front during World War II.

Update: German leader Merkel joins French President Macron's criticisms of President Trump after the ceremony .... Trump, speaking at Armistice Day event outside Paris, honors fallen soldiers as Macron, Merkel take shots at him (FOX News/AP).

More News On French President Macron Calling For The Rejection Of Nationalism

Excerpts of Macron speech to world leaders at WWI memorial -- AP
With Trump sitting nearby, Macron calls nationalism a betrayal -- Reuters
Armistice Day: Macron urges world leaders to reject nationalism -- BBC
Macron warns of rising nationalism as world leaders mark armistice -- The Guardian
In World War I remembrance, France’s Macron denounces nationalism as a ‘betrayal of patriotism’ -- Washington Post
Macron calls nationalism a 'betrayal of patriotism' during Armistice Day remarks -- The Hill
Macron urges world leaders to 'fight for peace' on WWI centenary -- Al Jazeeraa
‘Free world leader’ or ’globalist puppet?’ Internet split over Macron’s anti-nationalist comment -- RT

French Security Services Have Foiled A Plan To Attack French President Macron

Daily Mail: Attack on President Macron is foiled after police arrest six members of the 'far-right' across France

* Six people arrested over 'plan for violent action' against President Macron
* Reportedly members of the far-right and were arrested in three locations
* Arrested southeast of Lyon, on German-Luxembourg border and near Rennes

French security services have foiled a plan to carry out a violent attack against President Emmanuel Macron, officials said today.

Six people with alleged right-wing ties have so far been arrested on preliminary terrorism charges, suspected of plotting to attack the French President.

The official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the allegations, said intelligence agents detained the six in three widely scattered regions, including the Alps, Brittany and near the Belgian border.

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WNU Editor: World leaders get multiple threats everyday. but this one must have been a serious one for the media to be told about it.

More News On The French Security Services Foiling A Plan To Attack The French President Macron

Far-right suspects held over ‘violent’ plot against France’s Macron -- France 24
France arrests six over plot to attack Macron: official -- Reuters
6 Arrested in Suspected Terror Plot to Attack French President Emmanuel Macron -- Time/AP
Six arrested in France over suspected far-right plot to attack Emmanuel Macron -- CNN
Six people arrested over plans to attack French president -- Euronews
6 ‘ultra-right’ arrested over plans to attack Macron -- RT