Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, is expected to make the most of his “unique” marriage with former president Donald Trump during his future trip to Washington.
According to AFP, Macron wants to inspire Trump to contain Western countries in any upcoming resolution of the Ukraine war. This is revealed by European officials ahead of Macron’s Monday visit.
European Surveillance
Macron is expected to hit Trump on the importance of protecting Western allies as he strengthens his ties with Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia.
Macron stated on Saturday,” I’m going there and claim that the safety of the French and the Europeans is crucial.” He emphasized that Russia continues to “heavily trained” and “heavily equipped” in terms of its military might.
Trump’s comment
Trump made headlines in Europe when he declared his desire to continue diplomatic relations with Putin and stop the Russian-Ukraine war without engaging with the EU or Ukraine. Last week, Macron reacted by holding meetings with important leaders to plan a reply, underscoring that Russia still poses an “existential threat to Europeans.”
Macron’s ‘ special connection’ with Trump
Macron enjoys a unique advantage over other Western leaders in that he has built a “unique connection” with Trump, according to European leaders. ” I’m going to remind him: ‘ You can’t get weak with President Putin. That’s not who you are, it’s never your brand, it’s not in your curiosity,'” Macron stated during an net Q&, A on Thursday.
Celia Belin, a specialist for the US at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR ), believes Macron will take the right course based on his experience, but warned that” there is no guarantee that it will work.”
Macron and Trump had a friendly relationship when they first came to power in 2017, even though their marriage didn’t direct to triumphs like keeping the US in the Paris climate agreement or sticking to the Iran nuclear deal.
Continuing speech despite variations
Despite their differences, Macron and Trump have maintained contact, including a recent phone call and Trump attending the reopening of Notre-Dame church in December. Belin noted that Macron” pampered” Trump at days, hosting him with beauty, which” works for something”.
Macron also commands value on the international stage, especially in defense matters, as commander-in-chief of France’s military forces, despite losing domestic influence as a result of his decision to dissolve parliament and hold elections next year.
Paul Taylor, a senior colleague at the European Policy Centre, noted that Macron continues to take weight worldwide.
Despite internal Union disagreements regarding sending peacekeepers to Ukraine in the future, Macron’s Washington goal is supported by the majority of European leaders. Macron is expected to convince Trump that Europe is willing to contribute more to its own defence, and also urging continued US support for Ukraine, including military support and appreciation for its independence.
Problems in US-France discourse
Analysts are still unsure about how Macron’s discussions with Trump turn out, especially since the US senator didn’t notice Ukraine’s territorial integrity in his efforts to reach a solution.
Trump also criticized France and Britain, stating they “haven’t done something” to end the war. Macron making his position clear, according to sources close to the European presidency, meaning the impending discussions will be strong and uncensored.
