It's the EU that is obsessed on building an "empire".
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Mr Macron wants a more integrated EU, with a joint eurozone budget.
He also wants Germany's backing for a European Army, which he has said would reduce the bloc's dependence on the US, and a new tax on internet tech giants.
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The French president acknowledged that unity could be "scary," and would mean nations pooling their funds and decision-making - but then asked: "Is it better to remain locked at a standstill?"
The French and German leaders met for talks after Mr Macron's speech, and were set to discuss migration, defence co-operation and tax structures for digital companies.
France and Germany are expected to unveil plans for a limited joint eurozone budget on Monday.
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"pooling their funds and decision-making" of course means decisions made only by Germany and France.