French President Emmanuel Macron spoke about the importance of Europe during today’s World Economic Forum summit, acknowledging that the EU is “sometimes too slow” and in need of reform, but emphasizing that it remains predictable, loyal, and governed by the rule of law. He said Europe is “a good place, for today and tomorrow.”

“We believe we need more growth and more stability in this world,” Macron said. “But we prefer respect over bullying, and the rule of law over brutality. You are welcome in Europe—and more than welcome in France.”

Later, Macron criticized tariffs proposed by the Trump administration over demands related to Greenland, calling the idea “crazy” and noting that it could force the EU to consider using its anti-coercion instrument for the first time against its ally, the United States. “I regret that,” he said, adding that it was the result of “unpredictability and unnecessary aggressiveness,” referring to President Trump.