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The era in which Europe bought its energy from Russia, had its goods made in China and left its security to the United States is over.

Drawn from what Emmanuel Macron said

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What Emmanuel Macron actually said

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    Emmanuel Macron 25 Apr 2024

    And so yes, the era when Europe bought its energy and fertilizers from Russia, had its goods manufactured in China, and delegated its security to the United States of America, is over.

    Speech on Europe, Sorbonne, 25 April 2024 (Elysee English transcript)elysee.fr

First recorded here 25 Apr 2024 · How quotes work

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