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Originally published by Citizen DigitalJanuary 9, 2026
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Macron accuses US of 'turning away' from allies, breaking rules
Macron delivered his annual speech to French ambassadors as European powers were scrambling to come up with a coordinated response to Washington's capture of Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro and the.....
✨ Key Highlights
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized the United States for "gradually turning away" from allies and "breaking free from international rules" in a speech to ambassadors. This strong condemnation comes as European powers grapple with recent actions by the US concerning Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and Greenland.
- Macron highlighted America's shift from previously promoting international rules, characterizing the global landscape as tempting to "divide up the world."
- Key concern: US Special Forces snatching Maduro from Venezuela and President Trump's insistence on acquiring Greenland.
- The French President urged diplomats to "act!" rather than be "spectators" and emphasized the importance of safeguarding European interests, including defending regulations like the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA).
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