Macron's China stance causes controversy for Europe.

Manfred Weber, the European People’s Party chief, criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent comments on China, the U.S., and Taiwan, saying they highlighted the EU’s lack of a common China policy. Weber called on European leaders to “find an agreement” on China during the next European Council in June. Macron’s comments sparked a broad backlash on both sides of the Atlantic, with some calling them a “disaster” for Europe.