Macron Urges World to 'Stand Firm' Against 'Abuse of Power by Empires' in Final UN Address
In his last speech to the UN General Assembly as France's president, Emmanuel Macron called on nations to resist a resurgent 'law of the jungle' and back a moratorium on strikes against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron used his final address to the United Nations General Assembly as France's head of state to urge nations to "stand firm" against what he described as an "abuse of power by empires."
Macron called on world leaders to stand alongside the United Nations in the face of a resurgent "law of the jungle" in international affairs, framing the moment as a test of the multilateral order the UN represents.
He also renewed his call for a moratorium on strikes against civilian and energy infrastructure in the war between Russia and Ukraine, an appeal aimed at reducing harm to non-combatants as the conflict continues.
On technology, Macron called for an "open-source" model for the development of frontier artificial intelligence that would remain independent of both the United States and China, reflecting concerns in Europe about being sidelined in the global AI race.
The speech marked a significant moment for Macron, delivered as his tenure as French president nears its end, and was seen as a broader appeal for multilateralism at a time of heightened geopolitical tension.
Macron's remarks touched on several of the major issues facing the international community, from the war in Ukraine to the future governance of artificial intelligence technology.
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