Overview

• Speaking hours after President Donald Trump criticized the UN, Macron cast his address as a counterpoint that champions cooperation over unilateralism.
• He warned that the UN’s harshest critics aim to “change the rule of the game” to dominate, urging a return to the institution’s founding spirit.
• Macron said France has recognized a demilitarised Palestinian state that recognizes Israel and called for reciprocal recognition from Israel.
• He reaffirmed support for Ukraine and welcomed what he described as a shift in Trump’s tone, saying he “welcomes the fact” the U.S. president believes in Ukraine’s ability.
• Urging respect for international justice, he called on states to uphold ICC and ICJ rulings and cautioned that global divisions are paralysing collective action.