Speaking at the "Meeting for Peace" organized by
the Catholic Sant'Egidio community in Paris, he called on European leaders to
prepare for a post-war reality that reevaluates the continent's organizational
framework.
"We must be imaginative enough to think about the peace
of tomorrow, a peace in Europe in a new form," Macron stated, advocating
for an inclusive vision that transcends the current structures of the EU and
NATO.
He emphasized the importance of a broader approach to
cooperation and peace building, particularly concerning the Balkans and
Europe’s geographical realities.
Macron criticized existing institutions like the UN, World
Bank, and International Monetary Fund (IMF) for not adequately reflecting the
modern world.
"Our order today is incomplete and unjust. Many of the
most populated countries did not exist when the seats were distributed,"
he remarked.
Addressing past criticisms of his approach to Russia, Macron
reiterated the necessity of reconciling relations with the nation, albeit
within a new organizational framework. He stressed that Europe needs to
"rethink" its interactions with Russia in light of the ongoing
conflict in Ukraine.
In May 2022, shortly after the war began, Macron faced
backlash for stating that Russia should not be "humiliated." His
recent hesitance to rule out sending French troops to Ukraine has also drawn
Western criticism.
Looking ahead, Macron plans to present his concerns at the
UN General Assembly, advocating for global reforms to create “fairer” and more
inclusive international institutions. “I will come back to this this week at
the UN,” he stated, highlighting the urgency of these reforms.
In
addition to addressing European security, Macron commented on the escalating
conflicts in the Middle East, particularly in Gaza. He stressed that peace must
be rooted in “coexistence” and the recognition of all individuals' rights to
live peacefully.
As the situation in Gaza deteriorates, Israel’s offensive
has resulted in over 41,400 deaths, primarily among women and children, and
more than 95,800 injuries, according to local health authorities.
The conflict has displaced nearly the entire population of
the territory, exacerbated by a blockade leading to severe shortages of
essential supplies. Israel faces a genocide case at the International Court of
Justice for its actions in Gaza.