In a surprising revelation that reverberated across Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron admitted during an interview with Andrew Marr that if France were to hold a referendum on EU membership, the French people would likely vote to leave the Brussels-led bloc. Macron’s candid acknowledgment, unprecedented among EU leaders, sent shockwaves throughout the political landscape, highlighting the complex sentiments surrounding EU membership in different member states.
The admission came as a response to Marr’s probing question about whether Brexit was a unique event or if other countries, specifically France, would have a similar outcome in a comparable scenario. Macron’s response was unequivocal: “Yes, probably, probably. Yes. In a similar context. But we have a very different context in France.”
The French president refrained from passing judgment on the Brexit decision, stating, “I am not the one to judge or comment on the decision of your people.” However, he offered his interpretation, suggesting that many who felt disenfranchised by the effects of globalization were among the Brexit supporters, asserting that “a lot of the losers of globalization suddenly decided it was no more for them.”
The admission marks a departure from the reluctance displayed by other EU leaders to entertain the idea of public referendums on membership since the UK’s surprise decision to leave in 2016. Macron’s openness about the potential for a similar outcome in France underscores the underlying tensions within the EU and raises questions about the sustainability of the European project in its current form.
The interview not only shed light on the complex dynamics of EU membership sentiment in France but also positioned Macron as a leader willing to acknowledge the challenges and discontent within the bloc. As the European Union grapples with various crises and internal divisions, Macron’s candid assessment adds a new layer to the ongoing debate about the future and cohesion of the European project.
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In my opinion, this shows that the French people are not free and that the French do not rule, France! Sound and looks as though the French people desperately need another French revolution! Viva La France!