French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the G20 bloc faces an uncertain future as it struggles to address major global crises, amid the notable absence of United States President Donald Trump from the ongoing summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Speaking on Saturday, Macron told fellow leaders that
the international forum “may be coming to the end of a cycle,” citing deepening
geopolitical divisions and the inability to reach consensus on critical global
issues.
“We are living in a moment in global politics where we
are struggling to resolve major crises together around this table — including
with members who are not present today,” Macron said, referencing the U.S.
boycott of the summit.
His remarks followed growing tensions over a new
unilateral peace proposal reportedly advanced by the United States to end the
war in Ukraine, which aligns with several of Russia’s demands. The plan has
been rejected by European leaders, who convened separately at the summit to
discuss alternative approaches.
“There can be no peace in Ukraine without Ukrainians
and without respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty,” Macron insisted.
The G20 — comprising 19 countries alongside the
African Union and the European Union — has been divided over key issues,
including humanitarian law, territorial integrity, and responses to ongoing
conflicts.
Macron cautioned that the credibility and relevance of
the G20 were at stake.
“The G20 is at risk if we do not collectively
re-engage around a few priorities,” he said. “We must demonstrate concrete
actions that reinvigorate this forum and provide solutions for our economies.”
The summit continues against the backdrop of widening
global fractures, with leaders increasingly challenged to find common ground on
issues shaping the international order.
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