Macron warns Europe faces being swept away without urgent action

French President Emmanuel Macron gave a stark warning at the Munich Security Conference, saying Europe could be 'swept away in five years' if it doesn't take action to become a stronger geopolitical power. He argued the continent needs to build its own military and economic strength, and he criticized President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats regarding Greenland as examples of why Europe must stand on its own.

Macron said the world should take its 'cue' from Europe, suggesting the continent should be a model for others. He appeared alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at an EU summit, showing a united front on the need for a more powerful Europe.