Macron Urges UN to Reject 'Law of the Jungle'

At the UN General Assembly in New York on September 22, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron called on world leaders to uphold the international order rather than submit to the 'law of the jungle.' In his speech, he urged countries to 'stand tall' alongside the United Nations and reject the 'spirit of defeat' and 'abuse of power.' Macron also addressed support for Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and artificial intelligence. The assembly opened with speeches from Macron, U.S. President Donald Trump, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, among others.