Europe, Macron and Trump

Macron Responds to Trump's Inauguration by Urging Europe to 'Wake Up'
Trump has promised to push for peace talks in Ukraine within six months but has criticized Europe's lack of defense spending.
As Trump is sworn in, Macron warns Europe it can't depend only on US weapons
French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday that the billions of euros of taxpayer money spent on Europe's military budgets should not be used to buy only American weapons, pushing for more investment in home-grown defence industries.
Scholz and Macron 'stand together' as Europe prepares to face Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said Europe "will not duck and hide" from the incoming US administration, as he visited Paris for key talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. Ahead of the meeting,
‘Wake up’ about defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office
CESSON-SEVIGNE, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe Monday to “wake up” and spend more on defense in order to reduce its reliance on the United States for its security, in a speech to the French military as Donald Trump returns to power.
Macron meltdown as he urges Europe to 'wake up' after Donald Trump's White House return
The French President called on Europe to spend more on defence to reduce their reliance on the United States for security.
Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to “wake up” and spend more on defense, in a speech to the French military as Donald Trump returns to power
Will Trump's return force Europe to "wake up" on collective defense?
French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must "wake up" and spend more on its defense as Trump returns, but how realistic is the suggestion?
Macron urges Europe to boost defence spending as Trump presidency begins
Donald Trump has criticised the cost of US military assistance to Ukraine and aims to transfer a greater share of responsibility to Europe. View on euronews
Scholz, Macron Meet to Discuss Trump Policies
Good morning. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris today. Donald Trump said ...
France: Will Donald Trump’s Return To White House Strengthen Or Strain Ties With President Emmanuel Macron?
Paris: As Donald Trump returns to the White House following his inauguration in Washington DC on Monday, 20 January the ...
Germany's Scholz, France's Macron vow unity as Trump returns
German and French leaders Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron are holding bilateral talks. Topics include the new Trump administration, war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.
Macron takes to the international stage
Addressing military personnel on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the 'threats' that are 'accumulating' ...
France's Macron Says Ukraine War 'Will Not End Tomorrow Or Day After'
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday warned that Russia's war against Ukraine would not end "tomorrow or the day after" ...
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French, German leaders say must act for 'strong' Europe
The leaders of France and Germany agree that both countries must act for a "strong" Europe, President Emmanuel Macron said after meeting Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Paris.
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Donald Trump's executive orders and actions, 2025
As of January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump (R) had signed 26 executive orders, four proclamations, and 11 memoranda in his second presidential term, which began on January 20, 2025. Each type ...
In his second term, Trump faces a transformed Europe
Russia’s military aggression and China’s economic leverage are reshaping geopolitics, leaving Europe no choice but to deepen ...