During a closed‑door meeting at the Élysée Palace, President Emmanuel Macron addressed France’s presidential hopefuls and party leaders, focusing on the evolving geopolitical situation in Europe.
He asked that a "plan for the protection of our critical infrastructure" be developed to counter what he described as "Russian hybrid attacks" on essential services.
Macron added that "the nature of Russian aggression and the threats in Europe is changing," underscoring a shift in the tactics used against European nations.
He also announced that France will call a G7 summit dedicated to energy issues, linking energy security to the broader strategic challenge posed by Russia.
Finally, Macron warned that Russian hybrid attacks "will not go unanswered" and that it would be "a mistake for Russia to continue acting this way toward Europeans."