During a state visit to the United Kingdom, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the need for Britain, France, and wider Europe to reduce their economic and technological dependencies on the United States and China. Macron warned that excessive reliance on these two global powers poses risks to sovereignty and strategic autonomy. He called for a 'de-risking' of European economies and societies from both countries and advocated for strengthened Franco-British cooperation to address global challenges including defense, immigration, climate change, and trade. Macron also highlighted the importance of partnership between the UK and France in the field of artificial intelligence to maximize its potential for scientific advancement. Public opinion data indicates that Britons tend to prefer closer relations with France (40%) over the United States (28%), reflecting a favorable environment for Macron's call for enhanced cooperation.