French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a comprehensive speech at Sorbonne University, emphasizing the urgent need for a stronger and more sovereign European Union in the face of global instability. He highlighted the mortal vulnerability of Europe and the necessity for strategic autonomy, technological innovation, and military resilience. Macron's address, seen as a bid to bolster his centrist party ahead of the European Parliament elections, outlined the imperative for Europe to assert its distinct model in the world. He also reiterated his support for a European rapid deployment force and the prioritization of European military equipment. However, his ambitious vision faces challenges amid economic difficulties and the rise of the far-right National Rally party. Macron's speech aimed to influence the EU's strategic agenda for the next five years, emphasizing the need for Europe to overcome dependencies and assert its own destiny.