• Macron reminds Europe and the UK of the risks of dependency on the US and China.
• He calls for a collaborative approach to strengthen Europe's sovereignty.
• The address is the first by a French president to the UK Parliament since 2008.
• Macron's remarks come ahead of a Franco-British summit in London.

During a state visit to London, French President Emmanuel Macron urged the UK and Europe to reduce their economic and technological dependencies on the US and China. He warned that such reliance poses long-term risks to both sovereignty and strategic autonomy. Macron stated, “If we still depend on both China and the US, I think we have a clear view of our future and the future of our children,” emphasizing the need for Europe to “cooperate, but not to depend,” according to aa and trtglobal.

Macron, in his address before both houses of the British Parliament, highlighted the importance of a united transnational effort, stating that “the only way to overcome the challenges we have…will be to go together hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder.” He warned of the “excessive dependencies” on the US and China, advocating for Europe to "de-risk" economies and societies from this dual reliance as part of a broader strategy to manage geopolitical threats, according to scmp.

Macron's address comes ahead of a Franco-British summit in London, where both nations are set to unveil new defense, energy, and economic initiatives. In addition to addressing dependencies, he pointed out opportunities for closer collaboration in education, research, and technology, such as artificial intelligence, underscoring the need for stronger ties post-Brexit, according to aa and trtglobal.