EU needs UK, former French president pleads to Starmer in warning over Trump’s return

Former French president François Hollande has urged Sir Keir Starmer to lead Europe from outside the EU following Donald Trump’s return to the White House, emphasizing the need for the UK and EU to collaborate in response to Trump’s actions and global conflicts. Hollande advised Starmer to position himself as a European leader while not being in the EU, highlighting the importance of capitalizing on this unique opportunity for the UK and Europe. He also emphasized the importance of demonstrating partnership with the EU and warned that Trump only understands relationships based on strength, supporting Starmer’s ongoing reset with the EU and encouraging him to show Europeans that he is a reliable partner.

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