In Dresden, French President Emmanuel Macron urgently warned about the danger of extremes in Europe. Democracy and freedom seemed so self-evident to everyone, Macron said on Monday. But now there is an ‘illiberal moment’.
The guest from France added in front of the Frauenkirche in Dresden: “These ideas are flourishing everywhere in our democracies, which are given impetus by the extremes and especially the right-wing extremists were calling: “Let’s wake up! Our Europe is not a supermarket!” Europe is not just a place where there are common rules. “It is a pillar of values, culture, individual and political freedoms.” He stressed: “We must find the strength and commitment to defend it everywhere, in every country, despite these bad winds and the extremes. .”
Promote a strong and sovereign Europe
The 46-year-old also campaigned for a strong and sovereign Europe as a guarantee of peace, prosperity and democracy. Europe is at a crossroads, the president said in his speech. “Europe is a story of peace, prosperity and democracy.” But all this is now under threat if Europe does not act. Europe is ‘mortal’, Macron warned.
“Russia could be here tomorrow”
Particularly in view of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, it is necessary that Europe formulates an independent security and defense policy and that Europeans act as allies within NATO. Europe must strengthen its support for enemies and not rely solely on the US. “Today Russia also threatens our security. “Russia has attacked Ukraine and could possibly be here tomorrow or the day after,” Macron said. “It’s really about our peace and security in Ukraine.” competition from China and the US.
At the end of his three-day visit to Germany, the first state visit by a French president to Germany in 24 years, Macron will meet Chancellor Olaf Scholz and several ministers from both governments at Meseberg Castle near Berlin on Tuesday. The deliberations of the German-French Council of Ministers will mainly focus on European competition policy and cooperation in the defense sector. A joint press conference will then take place with Scholz.
Source: Krone
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