Macron calls US unreliable ally, urges Europe to wake up

French President Macron spoke in Athens on 24 April 2026, saying the EU faces a 'unique moment' to gain respect and calling on Europe to 'wake up'. He defended the 'European moment' against the 'fierce' opposition of Trump, Putin and Xi, and called the United States an unreliable ally. Macron also said he will not stay in politics after his presidency ends. A Russian MP said France seeks to replace the US but Macron 'will not become Napoleon'.