Analyse
The official transcript of Emmanuel Macron’s speech to the UN General Assembly on 26 September 2018 contains the exact phrasing: “I do not believe in a clash of civilizations; I believe in alliances of civilizations.” Multiple reputable news outlets reproduced this quote, confirming its authenticity. No evidence suggests the statement was altered or taken out of context.
Achtergrond
In September 2018, French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the UN General Assembly, emphasizing multilateralism and global cooperation. He warned against framing international relations as a “clash of civilizations” and instead promoted the idea of “alliances of civilizations” to tackle common challenges such as climate change and terrorism.
Samenvatting verdict
Macron indeed said he does not believe in a clash of civilizations but in alliances of civilizations during his September 2018 UNGA speech.