French Presidential Hopeful Attal Vows to Build a “United States of Europe”

French presidential hopeful Gabriel Attal has called for a “United States of Europe,” advocating deeper integration, stronger common institutions, and greater strategic autonomy. The proposal would seek closer cooperation on defense, foreign policy, energy, and economic security as Europe faces pressure from Russia, China, and uncertainty in its relationship with Washington. Attal’s vision places European unity at the center of France’s future, but it could face resistance from national governments wary of transferring additional powers to EU institutions in Brussels.