He was quite sassy towards Trump and got a few laughts out of the crowd.
“**It’s a time of peace, stability and predictability** (…) We are reaching a time of of unstability of unbalances both from the security and defense point of view and the economic point of view. Look at the situation where we are. I mean a shift towards autocracy against democracy, more violence, more than 60 wars in 2024, an absolute record even if **I understood a few of them were fixed**.”
🍊: That’ll be gazillion% tariffs on Champagne!
SvanteArrheniusAMA on
Only European statesman with a strategy. I kneel before you, KING.
bloulboi on
As if Macron’s record as a President was not precisely a regress of democracy on all accounts. Obviously, this is not as bad as Trump but he has leveled the field for an autocratic presidency of the coming far-right president.
Ecologists are treated like terrorists, the Parliament’s role has been reduced by using the smallest gap holes in the Constitution… he’s cumulating the Presidency with the role of Prime Minister.
I appreciate that he decided to fight Trump and his advocacy for rearmament but a defender of the democracy he is not.
Tricky_Pass5857 on
Honestly refreshing to hear a European leader speak confidently about cooperation and long term goals, even if Davos is heavy on symbolism.
Flash_Haos on
French people will vote him out on next elections anyway. And he’ll be unable to pass any real reform because French voters won’t allow it.
etnann on
It’s sad that he does not have much support in France.
Mattycope on
Let’s hope now other European leaders will follow his example, take notes lads!
Worried-Lingonberry on
I wouldnt mind Macron working in EU after his 2nd term done.
Codex_Absurdum on
>”International law is trumpled*”
*Trumpled, trampled, you get it?
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bogue on
Why’s he wearing sunnies?
troelsbjerre on
Trump wants to be king. France knows how to deal with kings.
YouMustBeJoking888 on
Sorry… sunglasses?
Calm-Scallion-8540 on
When you read a lengthy attack against Macron, you can be sure you’re dealing with a far-right Trump supporter, or a pro-Russian Mélenchon supporter incapable of admitting they are the source of our problems.
Calm-Scallion-8540 on
We’re going to suffer with that orange idiot, no big deal. …but we’re strong in adversity…that orange monster is going to learn the hard way. Old Europe still has some fight left in it.
waste_and_pine on
😎
Dont-be-a-smurf on
I understand many in France do not care for him.
From a liberal American’s perspective, he appears to be a courageous leader in foreign policy.
As much as I’m sure Europeans would prefer to focus on their own development and financially future-proofing their benefits systems…
Sadly I think Europe needs strong foreign policy leaders to help rally international sentiment and likely boost military spending across the board.
Trump’s strategy will eventually turn into Defeat in Detail – likely leaning on Hungary while finding ways to fund every right wing party across all of Europe in an attempt to shatter EU unity – which would greatly benefit his disastrous goals of explicit imperialism.
It is clear he does not respect any European leader or power. By the nature of Europe, unprecedented international cooperation will be required to force a change.
From a believer in enlightenment principles and liberalism (the two great polestars of “western” culture), I wish you all the best.
VermicelliNew2784 on
I like this guy, I know he isn’t popular in France but when it comes to EU topics, he says what he needs to be said and he does it confidently. Which should be normal for all our leaders in EU but alas that’s not the case for several countries these days
RandyChavage on
😎
Banzboi on
>“Having a place like Europe, which sometimes is too slow, for sure, and needs to be reformed, for sure, but which is predictable, loyal, and where you know that the rule of the game is the rule of law, is a good place”
I am also very often frustrated with the EU and I agree with the desperate need for reform but its benefits still far outweigh its downsides. The project of European Unity is the greatest project this continent has ever worked on. We must not let it fail, especially at the hands of foreign powers.
aiart13 on
Macron and Merz are stepping up, very good to see.
Curious-mindme on
Whats up with the sunglasses?
krazydude22 on
Why did he wear those blue sunglasses indoors ? Just a cool look ?
LovesLatinaBabes on
In Europe, only Macron is showing spine others are ready to surrender. I hope other learns from him.
jcsi on
Lost opportunity for Macron, either make a joke on how you look like your favorite US president (Biden) or wear a damn pirate patch!
JasperVanCleef on
Jesus, those youtube comments are scary. Some obvious trolls and bots but apparently some people really do want to see the world burn.
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bro got deez.
Deeeez Nuts.
Macron got balls
He was quite sassy towards Trump and got a few laughts out of the crowd.
“**It’s a time of peace, stability and predictability** (…) We are reaching a time of of unstability of unbalances both from the security and defense point of view and the economic point of view. Look at the situation where we are. I mean a shift towards autocracy against democracy, more violence, more than 60 wars in 2024, an absolute record even if **I understood a few of them were fixed**.”
🍊: That’ll be gazillion% tariffs on Champagne!
Only European statesman with a strategy. I kneel before you, KING.
As if Macron’s record as a President was not precisely a regress of democracy on all accounts. Obviously, this is not as bad as Trump but he has leveled the field for an autocratic presidency of the coming far-right president.
Ecologists are treated like terrorists, the Parliament’s role has been reduced by using the smallest gap holes in the Constitution… he’s cumulating the Presidency with the role of Prime Minister.
I appreciate that he decided to fight Trump and his advocacy for rearmament but a defender of the democracy he is not.
Honestly refreshing to hear a European leader speak confidently about cooperation and long term goals, even if Davos is heavy on symbolism.
French people will vote him out on next elections anyway. And he’ll be unable to pass any real reform because French voters won’t allow it.
It’s sad that he does not have much support in France.
Let’s hope now other European leaders will follow his example, take notes lads!
I wouldnt mind Macron working in EU after his 2nd term done.
>”International law is trumpled*”
*Trumpled, trampled, you get it?
[deleted]
Why’s he wearing sunnies?
Trump wants to be king. France knows how to deal with kings.
Sorry… sunglasses?
When you read a lengthy attack against Macron, you can be sure you’re dealing with a far-right Trump supporter, or a pro-Russian Mélenchon supporter incapable of admitting they are the source of our problems.
We’re going to suffer with that orange idiot, no big deal. …but we’re strong in adversity…that orange monster is going to learn the hard way. Old Europe still has some fight left in it.
😎
I understand many in France do not care for him.
From a liberal American’s perspective, he appears to be a courageous leader in foreign policy.
As much as I’m sure Europeans would prefer to focus on their own development and financially future-proofing their benefits systems…
Sadly I think Europe needs strong foreign policy leaders to help rally international sentiment and likely boost military spending across the board.
Trump’s strategy will eventually turn into Defeat in Detail – likely leaning on Hungary while finding ways to fund every right wing party across all of Europe in an attempt to shatter EU unity – which would greatly benefit his disastrous goals of explicit imperialism.
It is clear he does not respect any European leader or power. By the nature of Europe, unprecedented international cooperation will be required to force a change.
From a believer in enlightenment principles and liberalism (the two great polestars of “western” culture), I wish you all the best.
I like this guy, I know he isn’t popular in France but when it comes to EU topics, he says what he needs to be said and he does it confidently. Which should be normal for all our leaders in EU but alas that’s not the case for several countries these days
😎
>“Having a place like Europe, which sometimes is too slow, for sure, and needs to be reformed, for sure, but which is predictable, loyal, and where you know that the rule of the game is the rule of law, is a good place”
I am also very often frustrated with the EU and I agree with the desperate need for reform but its benefits still far outweigh its downsides. The project of European Unity is the greatest project this continent has ever worked on. We must not let it fail, especially at the hands of foreign powers.
Macron and Merz are stepping up, very good to see.
Whats up with the sunglasses?
Why did he wear those blue sunglasses indoors ? Just a cool look ?
In Europe, only Macron is showing spine others are ready to surrender. I hope other learns from him.
Lost opportunity for Macron, either make a joke on how you look like your favorite US president (Biden) or wear a damn pirate patch!
Jesus, those youtube comments are scary. Some obvious trolls and bots but apparently some people really do want to see the world burn.
This makes me want to move to France 🇪🇺♥️