Macron’s Wake-Up Call: Europe’s Values and Culture under Threat as Regional Powers Rise

French President Emmanuel Macron recently gave a speech at Sorbonne University in Paris, where he expressed his concerns about the challenges Europe is currently facing. He emphasized that Europe is surrounded by various powers, both at its borders and within its own territory. Macron also highlighted the growing capabilities of certain regional powers that are not constrained by any inhibitions.

During his speech, Macron pointed out that the current European economic model is no longer sustainable in the face of competition from the United States and China. He stressed that Europe’s values and culture are under threat as the continent is engaged in a delicate battle of narratives, values, and imagination. It is worth noting that this speech took place seven years after Macron’s initial address on Europe at the same university.