Macron Urges U.N. to Resist the "Law of the Jungle" in Farewell Address
In a farewell speech to the U.N. General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Russia and Israel, and more subtly the United States, calling for resistance to power politics in international affairs.
French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a farewell address to the United Nations General Assembly, warning against what he described as the "law of the jungle" taking hold in international affairs.
Criticism of major powers
In his remarks, Macron criticized Russia's conduct on the world stage and also directed criticism at Israel. When addressing the United States, he used more veiled language, avoiding direct condemnation while still conveying a critical message.
Call to defend the international order
The core of Macron's message was an appeal to the United Nations and its member states to resist a trend in which raw power, rather than shared international rules and law, increasingly determines relations between states. He argued that the spread of this "law of the jungle" threatens the multilateral system built up over decades.
The speech was described as a farewell address, suggesting it may be one of the last times Macron addresses the General Assembly in his current capacity.
The remarks were delivered during the annual high-level session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, where world leaders traditionally set out their views on global challenges and the future of the international order.
