French President Emmanuel Macron said that an anti-European ideology aimed at dividing the European Union is gaining strength in the United States. Speaking to the Spanish press, Macron argued that Washington’s strategic documents show a lack of respect toward the EU. His remarks came amid rising tensions following comments made by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance in Munich.
French President Emmanuel Macron strongly criticized the United States, stating that an anti-European ideology targeting the European Union has become increasingly widespread in the U.S.
Describing this approach as a “historical novelty,” Macron said the dominant political line in Washington seeks to weaken and fragment the European Union.
Warning in an Interview With El País
In interviews with the Spanish newspaper El País and several other European media outlets, Macron said:
“The ideology currently prevailing in the United States is clearly anti-European. It shows no respect for the European Union, uses dismissive language in strategic documents, and aims to break the Union apart.”
Claim of Disdain in Strategic Documents
The French president argued that recent U.S. defense and foreign policy documents reflect a distant and exclusionary attitude toward Europe.
According to Macron, this stance weakens transatlantic relations and threatens Europe’s position in global politics.
‘If Nothing Is Done, Europe Will Cease to Exist Within Five Years’
Macron warned that Europe could “drift away and disappear” within five years if no action is taken.
Speaking to the Swiss newspaper Tages-Anzeiger, he said, “If we do nothing, Europe will be gone within five years.”
Vance’s Munich Remarks Had Fueled the Debate
Macron’s statements followed remarks made by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance at the Munich Security Conference in February 2025.
In his speech, Vance sharply criticized European countries, arguing that the continent was putting its own security at risk.
Romania Example Had Drawn Attention
During his Munich address, Vance cited the annulment of election results in Romania and the response of European politicians as evidence of weakening democratic standards in Europe.
His comments had sparked strong reactions in European capitals.