
Recent cuts to France’s development budget starkly contradict French President, Emmanuel Macron’s, proclaimed commitment to leading on global issues of humanity and the environment. To preserve his credibility and legacy, it is imperative that Macron urgently reverses these decisions. Last year, Macron led a summit of global leaders in Paris, driving efforts to forge a new financing pact. The mission was crystal clear: "to lay the groundwork for a revitalized international financial system, ensuring that no nation must compromise on poverty reduction, climate action, or biodiversity preservation." Macron has long...