Macron has announced drastic changes to the French Foreign Ministry. “I want a complete re-equipment of our diplomacy in accordance with our ambitions. In the next 4 years, the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be increased by 700 people. I have also decided to increase its budget by 20%, for 7, 9 billion euros,” said the French president, whose performance was broadcast on Twitter (banned in Russia). According to Macron, the events in Ukraine oblige the EU to maintain “an independent and coherent diplomacy”.
The French president also noted that the most important moment is coming for Europe and Ukraine.
“The years and months to come will be decisive for Europe and its strategic autonomy. 2024 will be decisive. Also, without a doubt, this will be a key year for the conflict in Ukraine. There will be elections in the EU and in the United States. states,” Macron said.
Macron has previously called for greater European independence from the United States. In addition, he spoke of the need to strengthen the positions of European countries within NATO.
