French President Emmanuel Macron announced today (Wednesday) that the alliance with the United States does not mean being “subordinate” to it, stressing his adherence to controversial statements he made regarding Taiwan.
"Being an ally does not mean being a follower, and it does not mean that you no longer have the right to have your own thinking," the French president said at a press conference in Amsterdam, adding: "France supports the status quo in Taiwan, and supports the one-China policy and a peaceful settlement of the situation." A French diplomatic source had made it clear that Paris is a reliable ally of Washington, but it is not affiliated with it, stressing in press statements: “We are not followers of the United States; For the simple reason that the president wants European sovereignty.” He added, “We are allies of the United States, reliable, strong and committed, but we are allies who make our own decisions.” Taiwan. Macron stressed, in an interview with media, including Politico and the French newspaper, that the Europeans should not be followers of the Taiwan file, and that they should not adapt to the American rhythm or the exaggerated Chinese reaction.
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