Published: April 12th, 2023,
Last updated: April 12th, 2023
The statements made by French President Macron regarding the Taiwan issue continue to be a controversial topic in Europe. The government in Paris defends Macron’s words, while critics accuse him of naivety, vanity, or ignorance of Taiwan’s precarious situation. Whether intentional or not, Macron has sparked a debate about a unified China policy for the EU, which ultimately affects Europe’s future relationship with the United States. Opinions on all of this are still widely divergent, as our editorial team has analyzed based on comments from Poland and Hungary.