Macron calls for European rearmament, security talks with Russia

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STRASBOURG, FRANCE - French President Emmanuel Macron called on Wednesday for Europe to become a"power of the future", capable of guaranteeing its own security in the face of Russian military moves

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STRASBOURG, FRANCE - French President Emmanuel Macron called on Wednesday for Europe to become a"power of the future", capable of guaranteeing its own security in the face of Russian military moves on the continent's doorstep.

Over his four-and-a-half years in power, Macron has consistently argued for what he calls European"strategic autonomy", seeking to match the continent's undisputed economic weight with diplomatic and military strength. "Security on our continent requires strategic re-armament," he added, saying that"frank and demanding" talks with Russia were also needed.

Macron said he"regretted" that proposals earlier this year from him and former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for the EU to hold direct talks with Russia had been refused by other EU member states. "We must update this charter to be more explicit on protection of the environment, the recognition of the right to abortion," Macron told lawmakers.

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