France's President Emmanuel Macron has warned that under US President Donald Trump, the United States is "breaking free from international rules" and "gradually turning away" from some of its allies.
In a speech to French ambassadors at the Élysée Palace in Paris, Macron expressed concerns about the increasingly assertive US policy. He stated that "multilateral institutions are functioning less and less effectively," implying that the US is not adhering to international agreements and norms.
Macron also echoed criticism from his German counterpart, warning about the consequences of such a trend. The French president's comments come as tensions between the US and its European allies have been escalating in recent months.
The situation has sparked concerns among farmers across Europe, who fear that cheaper agricultural products from South America could lead to unfair competition and threaten their livelihoods. France, Germany, and other EU countries are set to vote on a trade deal with Mercosur, a bloc of four South American nations, later this week.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed optimism about the US security guarantees for Ukraine, stating that the document outlining these guarantees is "now essentially ready for finalisation at the highest level."
In other news, Elon Musk's social media platform X has been ordered to retain all internal documents and data relating to its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok until the end of 2026. The European Commission has taken action against X after raising concerns about the platform's handling of non-consensual imagery.
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on European allies to "raise the price of war" for Russia, urging Moscow to reconsider its invasion of Ukraine. The situation in Ukraine remains a major concern, with both sides engaging in diplomatic efforts to find a resolution.
In a speech to French ambassadors at the Élysée Palace in Paris, Macron expressed concerns about the increasingly assertive US policy. He stated that "multilateral institutions are functioning less and less effectively," implying that the US is not adhering to international agreements and norms.
Macron also echoed criticism from his German counterpart, warning about the consequences of such a trend. The French president's comments come as tensions between the US and its European allies have been escalating in recent months.
The situation has sparked concerns among farmers across Europe, who fear that cheaper agricultural products from South America could lead to unfair competition and threaten their livelihoods. France, Germany, and other EU countries are set to vote on a trade deal with Mercosur, a bloc of four South American nations, later this week.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed optimism about the US security guarantees for Ukraine, stating that the document outlining these guarantees is "now essentially ready for finalisation at the highest level."
In other news, Elon Musk's social media platform X has been ordered to retain all internal documents and data relating to its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok until the end of 2026. The European Commission has taken action against X after raising concerns about the platform's handling of non-consensual imagery.
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on European allies to "raise the price of war" for Russia, urging Moscow to reconsider its invasion of Ukraine. The situation in Ukraine remains a major concern, with both sides engaging in diplomatic efforts to find a resolution.
Macron's got some serious beef with Trump, but can't he just chill? I mean, what's the big deal about multilateral institutions? It's just a bunch of countries working together 
. And now EU farmers are worried about cheaper South American produce? Come on, guys, it's just trade 
. We should be supporting each other, not fighting over prices.
. It's like, can't we all just get along? 
And what really gets me is that farmers in Europe are worried about cheaper goods from South America hurting their livelihoods... it's like, come on guys, let's think about the bigger picture here 
. But hey, at least Zelenskyy seems optimistic about those security guarantees 
, so fingers crossed for Ukraine! 
Interesting how all these countries are talking about war and protection... it feels like someone needs to step in and make a decision ASAP...
and then there's this grok chatbot mess on x what even is that all about 
i feel like we're living in a time where info is getting more complicated by the minute and someone needs to step up with a clear layout 
. I mean, come on, the US doesn't have to follow every international agreement just because France and Germany are breathing down its neck. If anything, it's about time the US starts taking charge and setting its own rules. Those European countries can't even agree among themselves, let alone dictate what the rest of the world has to do 
. And what's with all this fuss over trade deals? It's just business, folks! Let the free market sort it out 
.
I'm not sure if Macron is just trying to save face or genuinely concerned about the US's changing approach to international relations... I mean, Trump has been saying some pretty unconventional stuff lately, but it's hard to say for sure what's really going on behind the scenes 
? Anyway, I think we need to have a bigger conversation about what international cooperation really means... is it just about sticking together for the sake of sticking together, or can we actually make a difference with collective action 
?
. If one country starts breaking away from the rules, it can create a domino effect that might put everyone at risk 
. We should strive for a balance between protecting our interests and maintaining harmony with others 
.
Macron's right to speak up about this, but what can we do?