French president Emmanuel Macron said there is a need for a stronger Europe to prevent the world "slipping into chaos."
"Europe and, within it, the Franco-German couple have the obligation not to let the world slip into chaos and to guide it on the road to peace. That’s why Europe must be stronger... and win more sovereignty," the French leader told the German parliament.
He called for greater European unity in order for the bloc to meet future challenges in an uncertain world.
Macron said Europe must not "become a plaything of great powers, must assume greater responsibility for its security and its defence, and must not accept a subordinate role in world politics," the Guardian reported.
