New Power Couple

In recent days, these two leaders have been very active and proactive in raising the flag to rally forces in Europe, and at the same time, they have assumed the role of leading Europe to respond to the challenges it is facing. They are overshadowing both the role and influence of the EU and NATO.

President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer have repeatedly proposed and chaired high-level meetings of different EU and NATO member groups to discuss how to respond to the new administration in Washington, to support Kyiv and to deal with Russia. The two leaders have also made specific proposals to gather "heroes" in Europe. Both have targeted the mood of EU and NATO members who are disappointed and have lost faith in US commitments. Both have focused on taking full advantage of Europe's needs, both holding on to the US and trying to do their own thing as much as possible to reduce their dependence on the US, to continue to support Ukraine militarily enough to deter Russia. Both have seized the opportunity that Europe currently lacks a leader who can lead it through the crisis and challenges. Both have shown great confidence in maintaining good relations with the new administration in the US and having enough prestige to lead Europe.

The Paris-London axis is now prominent and the President Macron/Prime Minister Starmer pair has been formed to counterbalance the US President Donald Trump/Russian President Putin pair. The two French and British leaders are currently taking advantage of favorable weather and geographical conditions to build harmony for their ambitious role in Europe.