Emmanuel Macron warns Europe: NATO is brain-dead, Europe on the edge of a precipice
PARIS -- The French President tells "The Economist" that NATO is brain-dead, while Europe is "on the edge of a precipice"
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Emmanuel Macron, the French President, has warned European countries that they can no longer rely on America to defend NATO allies.
“What we are currently experiencing is the brain death of NATO".
Europe stands on “the edge of a precipice”, he says, and needs to start thinking of itself strategically as a geopolitical power.
Otherwise we will “no longer be in control of our destiny", Macron said, as Index.hr reports.
During the hour-long interview, conducted in his office at the Elysée Palace in Paris, the president argues that it is high time for Europe to “wake up”.
Macron added that up till now USA and Europe had shared common interests, while he gave his best to maintain best possible relations with the US President Donald Trump.
But, he believes that Europe is now dealing for the first time with an American President who "does not share our idea of the European project", concluding that America is turning its back on the European project. Moreover, Europe is being weakened from within by Brexit and political instability.
He was asked whether he believed in the effectiveness of Article Five, the idea that if one NATO member is attacked all would come to its aid, which many analysts think underpins the alliance's deterrent effect.
“I don't know”, he replied, “but what will Article Five mean tomorrow?”
For a change we have a western leader calling it as it stands, and yes NATO is dead like the Dodo bird, but no one dares openly say it except Macron.
If anyone is deluded to think that the US will come to the EU’s rescue in a conflict, all I say is keep dreaming. Macron has said the US does not have the willpower, manpower or financial resources to help out.
What he has suggested makes more sense in that they need to form a European army. I am not a fan of politicians and even less of Macron but I do give credit to honesty and sensible proposals. As far as Merkel is concerned, well its bye bye Angela and your views matter little.
(sj, 8 November 2019 08:57)
Four things need to happen here, total destruction of the USA, EU, NATO, and the worthless UN. GUILTY! World criminal organizations lead by the USA towards total global destruction in relentless pursuit of CAPITALISM. Macron just exposed the first crack, more to follow.
(Two drops of a feather, 8 November 2019 07:04)
This man only stated half the truth, the other half applies to the EU. For once he is right. Yes NATO as well as EU are both BRAIN DEAD.
(Well know fact, 8 November 2019 06:53)
Macron is speaking the truth, the reality of is happening. NATO is dead, it was designed by Washington to exert its influence in Western Europe, a propaganda tool. Macron is the only Western leader who sees the bigger picture and is looking to preserve France, not EU or others. His recent solo trip to China to sign trade deals and not admitting the Balkans nation into the EU is an example. France is not willing to subsidies any more. Immigration will be next on his list. Germany under Merkel is still stuck in the past
(Al, 8 November 2019 01:41)
The snail knows what's coming not just in Europe but in north America....the great replacement has met a wall and the rats are running from the guialattine
(March24199, 8 November 2019 00:50)
Very interesting!
Not 100% sure about what you wrote,but what’s going on today is definitely related to End Times!
The Lord is Very near...even so, Come Lord Jesus Christ!!!
(Watcher, 7 November 2019 20:22)
Just stop and wait for us on the edge of a precipice, please. Wait for us to join so that we can go down with you, because Europe has no alternative!
(Sreten, 7 November 2019 18:53)
I think Macron is having midlife crisis, being married to a grandma doesn't help. His latest political views are a cry out for help.
(Peace, 7 November 2019 14:40)
I'm not surprised at this turn of events. In the Book of Daniel, we read, "And both these kings [Great Britain and Russia. In 1882 British troops occupied Egypt. Great Britain then took the role of "the king of the south". Around the same time, Russia expanded its influence in the region, which previously belonged to Seleucus I Nicator, and took the role of "the king of the north"], their hearts (will be) to do mischief, and at one table (they) will speak a lie; but it will not succeed. Indeed yet (the) completion to (the) appointed time [it's mentioned in Daniel 11:29]. And [the king of the north] will go back (to) his land with great wealth [1945. This detail indicated that after the previous victories Hitler will attack the Soviet Union and will fight to the bitter end]; and his heart (will be) against the holy covenant [Soviet Union intro-duced state atheism and believers were repressed]; and will act [it means activity in the international arena]; and go back to his own land [1991-1993. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact. Russian troops returned to their country]. At the appointed time (he) will return back [Russia will again have military bases outside the country. The return of Russia in this context also means crisis, which will eclipse the Great Depression. Not only the eurozone will break up, but also the European Union and NATO]." (Daniel 11:27-29a)
(Ewiak Ryszard, 7 November 2019 14:20)
I think Macron is having midlife crisis, being married to a grandma doesn't help. His latest political views are a cry out for help.
(Peace, 7 November 2019 14:40)
I'm not surprised at this turn of events. In the Book of Daniel, we read, "And both these kings [Great Britain and Russia. In 1882 British troops occupied Egypt. Great Britain then took the role of "the king of the south". Around the same time, Russia expanded its influence in the region, which previously belonged to Seleucus I Nicator, and took the role of "the king of the north"], their hearts (will be) to do mischief, and at one table (they) will speak a lie; but it will not succeed. Indeed yet (the) completion to (the) appointed time [it's mentioned in Daniel 11:29]. And [the king of the north] will go back (to) his land with great wealth [1945. This detail indicated that after the previous victories Hitler will attack the Soviet Union and will fight to the bitter end]; and his heart (will be) against the holy covenant [Soviet Union intro-duced state atheism and believers were repressed]; and will act [it means activity in the international arena]; and go back to his own land [1991-1993. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact. Russian troops returned to their country]. At the appointed time (he) will return back [Russia will again have military bases outside the country. The return of Russia in this context also means crisis, which will eclipse the Great Depression. Not only the eurozone will break up, but also the European Union and NATO]." (Daniel 11:27-29a)
(Ewiak Ryszard, 7 November 2019 14:20)
For a change we have a western leader calling it as it stands, and yes NATO is dead like the Dodo bird, but no one dares openly say it except Macron.
If anyone is deluded to think that the US will come to the EU’s rescue in a conflict, all I say is keep dreaming. Macron has said the US does not have the willpower, manpower or financial resources to help out.
What he has suggested makes more sense in that they need to form a European army. I am not a fan of politicians and even less of Macron but I do give credit to honesty and sensible proposals. As far as Merkel is concerned, well its bye bye Angela and your views matter little.
(sj, 8 November 2019 08:57)
Macron is speaking the truth, the reality of is happening. NATO is dead, it was designed by Washington to exert its influence in Western Europe, a propaganda tool. Macron is the only Western leader who sees the bigger picture and is looking to preserve France, not EU or others. His recent solo trip to China to sign trade deals and not admitting the Balkans nation into the EU is an example. France is not willing to subsidies any more. Immigration will be next on his list. Germany under Merkel is still stuck in the past
(Al, 8 November 2019 01:41)
This man only stated half the truth, the other half applies to the EU. For once he is right. Yes NATO as well as EU are both BRAIN DEAD.
(Well know fact, 8 November 2019 06:53)
Four things need to happen here, total destruction of the USA, EU, NATO, and the worthless UN. GUILTY! World criminal organizations lead by the USA towards total global destruction in relentless pursuit of CAPITALISM. Macron just exposed the first crack, more to follow.
(Two drops of a feather, 8 November 2019 07:04)
Very interesting!
Not 100% sure about what you wrote,but what’s going on today is definitely related to End Times!
The Lord is Very near...even so, Come Lord Jesus Christ!!!
(Watcher, 7 November 2019 20:22)
The snail knows what's coming not just in Europe but in north America....the great replacement has met a wall and the rats are running from the guialattine
(March24199, 8 November 2019 00:50)
Just stop and wait for us on the edge of a precipice, please. Wait for us to join so that we can go down with you, because Europe has no alternative!
(Sreten, 7 November 2019 18:53)
Four things need to happen here, total destruction of the USA, EU, NATO, and the worthless UN. GUILTY! World criminal organizations lead by the USA towards total global destruction in relentless pursuit of CAPITALISM. Macron just exposed the first crack, more to follow.
(Two drops of a feather, 8 November 2019 07:04)
This man only stated half the truth, the other half applies to the EU. For once he is right. Yes NATO as well as EU are both BRAIN DEAD.
(Well know fact, 8 November 2019 06:53)
For a change we have a western leader calling it as it stands, and yes NATO is dead like the Dodo bird, but no one dares openly say it except Macron.
If anyone is deluded to think that the US will come to the EU’s rescue in a conflict, all I say is keep dreaming. Macron has said the US does not have the willpower, manpower or financial resources to help out.
What he has suggested makes more sense in that they need to form a European army. I am not a fan of politicians and even less of Macron but I do give credit to honesty and sensible proposals. As far as Merkel is concerned, well its bye bye Angela and your views matter little.
(sj, 8 November 2019 08:57)
I think Macron is having midlife crisis, being married to a grandma doesn't help. His latest political views are a cry out for help.
(Peace, 7 November 2019 14:40)
Macron is speaking the truth, the reality of is happening. NATO is dead, it was designed by Washington to exert its influence in Western Europe, a propaganda tool. Macron is the only Western leader who sees the bigger picture and is looking to preserve France, not EU or others. His recent solo trip to China to sign trade deals and not admitting the Balkans nation into the EU is an example. France is not willing to subsidies any more. Immigration will be next on his list. Germany under Merkel is still stuck in the past
(Al, 8 November 2019 01:41)
The snail knows what's coming not just in Europe but in north America....the great replacement has met a wall and the rats are running from the guialattine
(March24199, 8 November 2019 00:50)
Just stop and wait for us on the edge of a precipice, please. Wait for us to join so that we can go down with you, because Europe has no alternative!
(Sreten, 7 November 2019 18:53)
I'm not surprised at this turn of events. In the Book of Daniel, we read, "And both these kings [Great Britain and Russia. In 1882 British troops occupied Egypt. Great Britain then took the role of "the king of the south". Around the same time, Russia expanded its influence in the region, which previously belonged to Seleucus I Nicator, and took the role of "the king of the north"], their hearts (will be) to do mischief, and at one table (they) will speak a lie; but it will not succeed. Indeed yet (the) completion to (the) appointed time [it's mentioned in Daniel 11:29]. And [the king of the north] will go back (to) his land with great wealth [1945. This detail indicated that after the previous victories Hitler will attack the Soviet Union and will fight to the bitter end]; and his heart (will be) against the holy covenant [Soviet Union intro-duced state atheism and believers were repressed]; and will act [it means activity in the international arena]; and go back to his own land [1991-1993. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact. Russian troops returned to their country]. At the appointed time (he) will return back [Russia will again have military bases outside the country. The return of Russia in this context also means crisis, which will eclipse the Great Depression. Not only the eurozone will break up, but also the European Union and NATO]." (Daniel 11:27-29a)
(Ewiak Ryszard, 7 November 2019 14:20)
Very interesting!
Not 100% sure about what you wrote,but what’s going on today is definitely related to End Times!
The Lord is Very near...even so, Come Lord Jesus Christ!!!
(Watcher, 7 November 2019 20:22)