What to Remember From Emmanuel Macron's UN General Assembly Speech
French commentators highlighted Macron's warning against a return of the law of the jungle and his call to stand behind the United Nations.
French President Emmanuel Macron warned against what he called a "return of the law of the jungle" in global affairs during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, September 22.
Speaking at the UN gathering in New York, Macron called on the international community to stand firmly alongside the United Nations amid a range of global crises. Commentators noted the address as one of Macron's most pointed defenses of multilateral institutions.
The speech touched on several international flashpoints without a single dominant theme, reflecting the broad set of concerns raised in leaders' remarks during this year's General Assembly session, including ongoing conflicts and questions about the international order.
Analysts reviewing the speech focused on Macron's rhetorical framing rather than any single new policy announcement, noting his continued emphasis on the importance of international institutions at a time of heightened global tension.
Macron's address came as this year's UN General Assembly session brought together world leaders to address issues including the war in Ukraine, the situation in Gaza, and emerging debates over artificial intelligence governance.
Sources
- Emmanuel Macron à l'ONU : ce qu'il faut retenir de son discours ? — France 24 — Français
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