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Macron calls on Europe to break free of the US and China

Roundtable

English - April 25, 2023 15:05 - 25 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe to be more assertive in its dealings with the U.S. and China. He was speaking to journalists on the plane home from Beijing about his theory of “strategic autonomy” for Europe.

So why did it cause such a diplomatic uproar?

Guests:

Denis MacShane
Former UK Minister for Europe

Klaus Larres
Professor of History and International Affairs

Philippe Marliere
Professor of French and European Politics at University College London

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