In a recent letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron urged the American government to reconsider and lift sanctions imposed on several European officials, notably Thierry Breton, a former European Commissioner, and Nicholas Guiot, a judge at the International Criminal Court. Macron characterized these sanctions as 'unjust' and expressed concern over their implications for diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Europe.

Macron highlighted the specific cases of Breton and Guiot, who are facing accusations of censorship and have been restricted from entering the United States. By raising this issue in a formal communication to Trump, Macron is advocating for a renewed dialogue about sanctions, particularly those that affect individuals perceived as key to international cooperation and legal proceedings.

The request signals France's desire to enhance bilateral relations with the U.S. while navigating ongoing tensions between Western nations and American policies. This correspondence may also indicate a broader strategy by France to consolidate support among European allies for addressing issues related to sanctions and diplomatic challenges posed by U.S. foreign policy.