US not a reliable ally, Europe must stand alone: Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Europe can no longer assume the United States will always act as a fully dependable ally, urging European nations to strengthen their own strategic independence in an increasingly uncertain global environment.
Speaking on Thursday during an official visit to Athens alongside Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Macron highlighted shifting global power dynamics and the growing unpredictability of traditional international alliances. His remarks come amid renewed debate in Europe about security autonomy, especially following concerns raised by a reported Pentagon memo leak and broader questions about long-term transatlantic coordination.
Macron stressed that while the United States remains a major global power and a key partner for many countries, its reliability as a consistent security guarantor can no longer be taken for granted. He suggested that international relations are entering a more fragmented phase, where alliances may be more conditional and less predictable than in the past.
“Everybody sees that the number one power, the US, could be an ally for certain countries, but this ally is not so much certain, and nobody is totally sure if this ally is reliable,” Macron said, underlining his argument that Europe must prepare for scenarios where it cannot fully depend on external partners.
The French president used the platform to reinforce his long-standing call for Europe to build stronger defense capabilities, reduce strategic dependence on external powers, and increase coordination among EU member states. According to him, only a more self-reliant Europe can effectively navigate rising geopolitical tensions and safeguard its interests in a rapidly changing world order.
His comments are likely to add momentum to ongoing discussions within the European Union about defense integration, military spending, and the broader concept of “strategic autonomy,” particularly at a time when global security alliances are facing new pressures and uncertainties.
Source: First Post