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France’s Macron: Trump pushes EU closer together

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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a media conference at the conclusion of an EU summit in Brussels on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. European Union leaders gathered Friday to weigh progress in negotiations on Britain\'s departure from their club as they look for new ways to speed up the painfully slow moving process. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

BRUSSELS – French President Emmanuel Macron says the uncertainty about U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policies has made European countries closer.

Macron said at a European Union summit on Friday that Trump’s actions “reinforce the need for unity and clarity” from the EU.

The French leader says a united voice is important for international discussions about Iran and North Korea’s nuclear activities, and about Europe’s own defence programs.

Macron said a “less-clear strategy from the United States” under Trump has “catalyzed” EU co-operation.

Leaders of EU member countries reaffirmed at their summit support for the accord curbing Iran’s nuclear activities.

Trump has denounced the Iran deal and escalated tensions with North Korea over its nuclear tests.

However, Macron says the United States remains an “essential partner” in fighting the Islamic State group.

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