France Seeks Closer Ties With BRICS Amid G7 Imbalance
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to deepen cooperation with developing nations during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos. His call for multilateralism comes as a direct challenge to U.S. trade policies, emphasizing the need for economic and security partnerships with BRICS countries.
Macron's overtures to BRICS aren't new—France's attempted participation in the 2023 summit was thwarted by Russian and Chinese concerns over intelligence risks. Undeterred, the French leader continues praising the bloc's approach to global finance and U.S. engagement, signaling a potential geopolitical realignment.