Macron calls for international order instead of law of the jungle

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that the international community is confronting a decisive crossroads, asking whether humanity will “live…with a return to the law of the jungle – or …live in a civilized international society.” The remark was delivered during a press briefing in Paris, where the president highlighted the growing pressures on global governance and the need for collective adherence to established norms.

Macron’s statement underscores his administration’s call for reinforced multilateral cooperation amid escalating geopolitical tensions. He emphasized that abandoning the rule‑based order would jeopardize peace, security and economic stability, while reaffirming commitment to diplomatic solutions and international institutions as the preferred path forward. The president concluded by urging world leaders to choose cooperation over conflict to preserve a civilized international society.