Security and terrorism expert Dževad Galijašević has argued that France’s current crisis began when the country committed resources to the war in Ukraine and joined European sanctions against Russia, rather than as a result of rising energy prices linked to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking on the RTRS television program Telering, Galijašević criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s explanation of the country’s economic and political difficulties.
According to Galijašević, Macron has portrayed the crises affecting France primarily as socioeconomic problems, attributing them to rising energy prices caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Galijašević disputed that explanation, arguing that the underlying causes lie in European foreign and energy policies.
Galijašević criticizes European sanctions and energy policies
“The crisis began when France decided to invest in the war in Ukraine, effectively imposing sanctions on itself,” Galijašević said.
He argued that European countries had contributed to their economic difficulties by abandoning cheaper Russian energy supplies.
“The crisis began when European countries gave up cheap Russian gas and oil and decided to purchase these resources from other countries through intermediaries,” he added.
Galijašević maintained that these decisions had contributed to the economic pressures now affecting France and other European countries.
Protests in France and Trump’s message to Macron
Galijašević also commented on the political situation in France, arguing that Macron had taken advantage of the broader political approach adopted by European governments.
“We have seen the unrest in France and what it looks like. Trump’s message was clear. He told Macron to do everything necessary to stabilize France,” Galijašević said.
Referring to the demonstrations, Galijašević also claimed that young people participating in the protests had been exploited.
His remarks focused on what he described as the connection between European foreign policy decisions, economic difficulties and growing political unrest in France.
Source: RTRS
