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During his 2017 presidential campaign, Macron frequently flew the EU flag, and as president in 2017, France officially recognized the [[European Union]]'s flag and anthem.<ref>Eder, Florian (October 19, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-france-recognize-eu-flag-and-anthem/ Manu joins EU flag club]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref> In his new year address, Macron broke from tradition by addressing his "fellow citizens" of the EU rather than of just France, and he called on them to resist "nationalists and [Euro]sceptics" in 2018.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (January 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/03/frances-macron-tells-eu-fellow-citizens-resist-nationalists-eurosceptics-2018/ France’s Macron Tells EU ‘Fellow Citizens’ to Resist ‘Nationalists’, Eurosceptics in 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref> In February 2019, Macron's government passed a law requiring the EU flag, with the French flag, to be displayed in all classrooms.<ref>Multiple references:

Macron's EU policies have been described as "radical" by the [[mainstream media]].<ref>Baker, Luke (November 14, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-macron-geopolitics/on-russia-and-eu-enlargement-macron-pushes-a-radical-agenda-idUSKBN1XO2P9 On Russia and EU enlargement, Macron pushes a radical agenda]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 14, 2019.</ref> During his 2017 presidential campaign, Macron frequently flew the EU flag, and as president in 2017, France officially recognized the [[European Union]]'s flag and anthem.<ref>Eder, Florian (October 19, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-france-recognize-eu-flag-and-anthem/ Manu joins EU flag club]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref> In his new year address, Macron broke from tradition by addressing his "fellow citizens" of the EU rather than of just France, and he called on them to resist "nationalists and [Euro]sceptics" in 2018.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (January 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/01/03/frances-macron-tells-eu-fellow-citizens-resist-nationalists-eurosceptics-2018/ France’s Macron Tells EU ‘Fellow Citizens’ to Resist ‘Nationalists’, Eurosceptics in 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref> In February 2019, Macron's government passed a law requiring the EU flag, with the French flag, to be displayed in all classrooms.<ref>Multiple references:

*Friedman, Victoria (February 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/14/our-country-is-france-not-eu-eu-flag-compulsory-all-classrooms/ ‘Our Country Is France, Not the EU!‘: EU Flag Compulsory in All Classrooms]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 14, 2019.

*Friedman, Victoria (February 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/02/14/our-country-is-france-not-eu-eu-flag-compulsory-all-classrooms/ ‘Our Country Is France, Not the EU!‘: EU Flag Compulsory in All Classrooms]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 14, 2019.

*Friedman, Victoria (September 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/04/french-schools-fly-eu-flags-beside-tricolore-macron-reforms/ French Schools Forced to Fly EU Flags Beside Tricolore in Macron Reforms]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 4, 2019.</ref>

*Friedman, Victoria (September 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/09/04/french-schools-fly-eu-flags-beside-tricolore-macron-reforms/ French Schools Forced to Fly EU Flags Beside Tricolore in Macron Reforms]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 4, 2019.</ref>

*Shaw, Adam (November 9, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-rips-macron-after-landing-in-france-over-insulting-call-for-european-army Trump rips Macron after landing in France over ‘insulting’ call for European army]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.

*Shaw, Adam (November 9, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-rips-macron-after-landing-in-france-over-insulting-call-for-european-army Trump rips Macron after landing in France over ‘insulting’ call for European army]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.

*Moons, Michelle (November 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/09/trump-blasts-macrons-very-insulting-eu-army-call/ Trump Blasts Macron’s ‘Very Insulting’ EU Army Call]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2018.</ref> France led the push for a united EU army.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/germany-admits-eu-is-already-building-a-united-army-thanks-to-france Germany admits EU is already building a 'united' army - thanks to France]. ''Fox News'' (from ''The Sun''). January 11, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2019.<br>See also:

*Moons, Michelle (November 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/09/trump-blasts-macrons-very-insulting-eu-army-call/ Trump Blasts Macron’s ‘Very Insulting’ EU Army Call]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 10, 2018.</ref> France led the push for a united EU army.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/world/germany-admits-eu-is-already-building-a-united-army-thanks-to-france Germany admits EU is already building a 'united' army - thanks to France]. ''Fox News'' (from ''The Sun''). January 11, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2019.<br>See also:

*Friedman, Victoria (January 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/12/eu-army-already-taking-shape-brags-german-defence-minister/ EU Army ‘Already Taking Shape’ Brags German Defence Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2019.</ref>

*Friedman, Victoria (January 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/12/eu-army-already-taking-shape-brags-german-defence-minister/ EU Army ‘Already Taking Shape’ Brags German Defence Minister]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 12, 2019.

*Zindulka, Kurt (November 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/11/14/eu-army-france-spearheads-13-new-military-projects-including-warships/ EU Army: France Spearheads 13 New Joint Military Projects, Including Joint European Warships]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2019.</ref>

Macron reportedly sought to punish Italy for pursuing right-wing populist policies, including pushing for sanctions behind the scenes.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/17/italian-government-source-claims-macron-behind-eu-pressure-punish-italy/ Italian Govt Source Claims Macron Behind EU Pressure to ‘Punish’ Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 17, 2018.</ref> He attacked the [[United Kingdom]] for voting for [[Brexit]].<ref>Hale, Virginia (January 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/17/macron-british-losers-brexit-lies/ Macron: British ‘Losers’ Were ‘Sold a Lie’ in Brexit Referendum]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 17, 2019.</ref><ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (March 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/05/macron-attacks-brexit-calls-european-federalism-pre-election-war-cry/ Macron Attacks Brexit, Calls for ‘European Federalism’ in Pre-Election War Cry]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 5, 2019.</ref>

Macron reportedly sought to punish Italy for pursuing right-wing populist policies, including pushing for sanctions behind the scenes.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/17/italian-government-source-claims-macron-behind-eu-pressure-punish-italy/ Italian Govt Source Claims Macron Behind EU Pressure to ‘Punish’ Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 17, 2018.</ref> He attacked the [[United Kingdom]] for voting for [[Brexit]].<ref>Hale, Virginia (January 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/17/macron-british-losers-brexit-lies/ Macron: British ‘Losers’ Were ‘Sold a Lie’ in Brexit Referendum]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 17, 2019.</ref><ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (March 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/05/macron-attacks-brexit-calls-european-federalism-pre-election-war-cry/ Macron Attacks Brexit, Calls for ‘European Federalism’ in Pre-Election War Cry]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 5, 2019.</ref>