Macron Urges UN General Assembly to Choose UN Over 'Law of the Jungle'

French President Emmanuel Macron told the UN General Assembly general debate in New York on 22 September 2026 to choose the UN over the 'law of the jungle'. He spoke on day one of the 81st session during a 21-23 September visit. The choice leaves little middle ground, and uptake in later speeches will show its reach.