Právo | Macron’s attempt is Europe’s best shot
French President Emmanuel Macron is trying to strengthen Europe's role in global politics and to show that Europe must be an active player at the negotiating table, especially on peace in Ukraine. Viktor Daněk, deputy director of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Deník Právo.
19. February 2025

In Paris, Macron tried to push the idea of a peacekeeping military mission in Ukraine to monitor compliance with the terms of a ceasefire - if one can be negotiated. This may seem like putting the cart before the horse. However, it is an attempt, admittedly a somewhat desperate one, to show the Americans that they need the Europeans and must therefore provide them a seat at the negotiating table.