Euronews Debates: What does Emmanuel Macron's second term mean for Europe?

Five Members of the European Parliament shared their views and expectations about the newly re-elected French president.

"Euronews Debates: What does Emmanuel Macron's second term mean for Europe?"

As the euphoria from his victorious re-election fades away, French President Emmanuel Macron is coming to terms with the enormous challenges he faces not only at home but abroad.

The European Union is in the midst of a geopolitical confrontation with Russia over Ukraine, a conflict that is seen as an existential threat to liberal democracy and the European values.

Besides dealing with a war next door, the EU is battling a series of pressing challenges with no easy answers: a post-pandemic recovery, a costly energy transition, a quest for digital relevance and a nascent defence union are among the top priorities for the 27 member states.

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[euronews]

As the euphoria from his victorious re-election fades away, French President Emmanuel Macron is coming to terms with the enormous challenges he faces not only at home but abroad.

The European Union is in the midst of a geopolitical confrontation with Russia over Ukraine, a conflict that is seen as an existential threat to liberal democracy and the European values.

Besides dealing with a war next door, the EU is battling a series of pressing challenges with no easy answers: a post-pandemic recovery, a costly energy transition, a quest for digital relevance and a nascent defence union are among the top priorities for the 27 member states.

[euronews]

With Angela Merkel out of the picture, Macron is favoured to enjoy an even more prominent and influential voice around the EU table.

So what is Brussels expecting from the French leader?

[KlausValk]

Great Panel, thank you. These are interesting: different MEP group members from left to right and representing different EU countries! Hopefully more of these on other issues like French parliamentary elections, Swedish elections and so on

[KlausValk]

It will be interesting.
A more integrated Europe, freer markets & more competition between nations.
Good luck Macron.

[ДианаЛучезарная]

EU don't want to be dependent from anyone. But depends militarily from america, economicaly from eastern europe and china. whatver longer you discuss, nothing will change. Negotiate, trade, buy and sell. The other way is war, but this way is challenging existence...