French president condemns US for ‘turning away from allies’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Jon Henley Europe correspondentJanuary 8, 2026 at 06:10 PM

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The presidents of France and Germany, Emmanuel Macron and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, have criticized recent US foreign policy, suggesting a departure from international rules and a turning away from allies. Macron stated the US is "breaking free from international rules," while Steinmeier warned of a potential breakdown of the international order. These remarks, made on Thursday, come amidst EU concerns about balancing international law with maintaining the US as an economic and defense partner. The criticism is presumed to be linked to the US raid on Caracas and reported interest in acquiring Greenland. In response, the EU is considering its options regarding Greenland, and NATO is discussing strengthening Arctic security.

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