what to remember from Emmanuel Macron’s interview

The Head of State specifically assured RTL that the transformation of SNU is not aimed at “sending our young generation to Ukraine”

Emmanuel Macron spoke at length about the war in Ukraine and strengthening the army in France, Tuesday 25 November during an interview on RTL. It was the head of state who assured that the Europeans did not want to “it is not peace that is surrender”, called not to appear “weak” facing towards “threat” from Russia. He made sure that the new voluntary national service he was about to announce was by no means implied“Send our young generation to Ukraine”. Here’s what to remember from his interview.

He does not want “peace that is surrender” in Ukraine

“We want peace but we don’t want a peace that is capitulatory, that is, a peace that puts Ukraine in an impossible situation, which basically gives Russia complete freedom to continue to go further, including against other countries. (country) Europe, and endangering the security of us all.”said Emmanuel Macron, who was asked about the outcome of the war in Ukraine and the “peace plan” proposed by Donald Trump.

He judged that The 28-point ceasefire project proposed by the United States “going in the right direction”. “There are elements in this plan that are worth discussing, negotiating and improving.” he said while warning about it “No one can tell Ukraine what territorial concessions they are prepared to make.” The President of the Republic also confirmed thisWhat’s that “for Europeans to decide” how to use frozen Russian assets, which Donald Trump proposed in his plan to invest in US-led projects to rebuild Ukraine.

He called on us not to be “weak” in the face of “threats” from Russia

“We would be wrong to be weak in the face of this threat. So if we want to protect ourselves, we the French people, which is my only obsession, we must show that we are not weak against the forces that threaten us the most.” said the head of state, who believed that Russia had done it “a much more aggressive posture”.

“Russia launches hybrid strategic confrontation with Europe”also remembers the President of the Republic who warned about that “will continue to move forward” if Europeans show “sign of weakness”. Head of state, who will participate on Tuesday afternoon in a meeting via videoconference of the pro-Ukraine coalition, which “In recent years, we have experienced an increase in conflict with Russia.”

He assured that the new national voluntary service does not aim “to send our young generation to Ukraine”

The Head of State confirmed that he would explain this on Thursday “transformation of universal national service into a new form”without providing further details. “We absolutely must, in any case, immediately dispel the confusing idea that contains statements that we will send our young generation to Ukraine. That is not the intention of this matter at all”he insisted. “It is very clear that we must strengthen the Nation-army pact”he also begged.

Emmanuel Macron again reminded the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, General Fabien Mandon, who recently said that France must be ready. own “accepting the loss of your children”in an increasingly tense international context. “The comments are distorted and taken out of context”he answered.

He “hopes” that “parliamentary forces” will find a compromise on the budget

Emmanuel Macron said so “good wishes” That “responsible parliamentary power” find a compromise “in the next few weeks” on the draft budget, despite rejection on the first reading in the Assembly. “If political leaders in Parliament are worried, instead of commenting on their concerns, let them focus on building compromises for the country they love and want to serve”he said. When asked about the possibility of a new disbandment, he admitted that he would not do it “political fiction”.