President Emmanuel Macron appealed on April 25 for stronger, more integrated European defenses and said the continent must not become a vassal of the United States, as he outlined his vision for a more assertive European Union on the global stage. Macron said Russia must not be allowed to win in Ukraine, and he called for a boost in Europe's cybersecurity capacity, closer defense ties with post-Brexit Britain, and the creation of a European academy to train high-ranking military personnel. "There is a risk our Europe could die. We are not equipped to face the risks," Macron said.
'Europe Could Die,' Macron Warns, Calls For Stronger Defenses Amid War In Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron (file photo)