French President Emmanuel Macron has convened an emergency meeting of European leaders to discuss the implications of US President Donald Trump’s actions, according to European officials.
The meeting, scheduled for Monday in Paris, was revealed by Polish foreign minister Radosław Sikorski at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. Two European Union officials confirmed the development to Politico.
“I’m very glad that President Macron has called our leaders to Paris,” Sikorski said, emphasising that the discussions will address Trump’s recent moves “in a very serious fashion.”
Sikorski also compared Trump’s approach to foreign policy to a Russian military strategy known as razvedka boyem—or “reconnaissance through battle”—where a leader pushes boundaries to test reactions before adjusting positions. “You push and you see what happens, and then you change your position. And we need to respond,” he added.
European concerns over Trump’s influence
Trump’s impact on Nato and European security has been a recurring concern among EU leaders. While Sikorski has previously acknowledged Trump’s calls for European nations to increase their defence spending, he has also been vocal about the broader risks the former US president poses to global stability.
Macron, however, has maintained a cordial relationship with Trump. Following Trump’s re-election in November, the French leader expressed a willingness to collaborate with him again. “Ready to work together as we did for four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity,” Macron posted on X.
Trump’s December visit to Paris for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral further underscored Macron’s diplomatic approach. “It’s a great honour for the French people to welcome you five years later,” Macron told Trump during the visit, recalling his past support in the wake of the cathedral fire.