Overview
- In his annual speech to French ambassadors on January 8, Emmanuel Macron said the United States is progressively turning away from some allies and disregarding international rules.
- Macron warned of a growing “neocolonial aggressiveness” shaping diplomatic behavior among major powers.
- He argued that multilateral institutions are functioning less effectively and cautioned against a renewed temptation by great powers to partition the world.
- Le Figaro contextualized the remarks with recent U.S.-related controversies, citing related coverage on intervention in Venezuela and disputes over Greenland.
- The speech signaled heightened European concern about the trajectory of global governance without announcing immediate French policy changes.