US EditionEurope must end dependencies on US and China, says Macron
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 8 – Macron warned that reliance on the US and China threatens European sovereignty and urged Britain and France to deepen cooperation on defense, climate, and trade, citing economic risks.
- During his state visit to the UK on July 8 and 9, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a speech to the combined chambers of the British Parliament and participated in an AI summit held in London.
- Macron highlighted the importance of Britain and France joining forces to address global threats and to lessen their overreliance on both the United States and China.
- He called for economic and societal 'de-risking' from dual dependencies, highlighted cooperation on migration, defense, energy, and announced a £1.1 billion French investment in a UK nuclear power project.
- Macron emphasized that the only way to address current challenges is through close and united cooperation, highlighting that while Britain and France lead Europe's AI efforts, they still trail behind the United States and China.
- The visit symbolized a reset in UK-France relations marked by historic cultural exchanges and plans for joint military support for Ukraine, suggesting closer future cooperation.
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