French President Emmanuel Macron's 'vassal' comment rile EU partners
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Apr 14, 2023, 07:00 IST | Updated: Apr 14, 2023, 07:00 IST
French President Emmanuel Macron's 'allies not vassals' remark has split the west. It triggered strong reactions from European politicians. Macron has never been shy making controversial statements and while the idea that Europe should stand on its own feet has been widely endorsed before, suggestions that they should distance themselves from the US, has bee termed by some as impractical and unrealistic.
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