German military to join French nuclear exercise for first time
German military personnel are set to take part in France’s flagship nuclear drill Poker for the first time this fall, according to a German government official. – The move would…
France showcases 500 pro-Ukraine troops at Bastille Day
Some 500 soldiers from the “Coalition of the Willing” backing Ukraine marched down Paris’ Champs-Elysees on Tuesday in the annual Bastille Day parade, in what France said would be a…
France Stands by Non-Belligerence and Freedom of Navigation: Macron
France is a reliable and stable partner, faithful to its commitments and guided by a clear line: non-belligerence in conflicts it has not chosen, respect for international law, and the…
‘Coalition of the Willing’ leaders to meet in Paris ahead of Bastille Day parade
France is gearing up to host a meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing” ahead of this year’s 14 July celebrations, with at least 25 heads of state or government…
Sweden Welcomes France to NATO Forward Land Forces in Finland
Ravi de vous revoir monsieur le Président Emmanuel Macron. I welcome France’s decision today to join NATO’s Forward Land Forces (FLF) presence in Finland, where Sweden is lead nation. Important…
A Fragile Syrian Legitimacy Navigating Western Reintegration and Hidden Perils
The smoke that billowed over the Damascus skyline on Tuesday provided a stark visual metaphor for the paradoxes of contemporary Syria. Inside the presidential palace, President Ahmed al-Sharaa was hosting…
Macron says France ready to help rebuild Syria, after bombs disrupt trip
France is ready to help rebuild Syria’s economy and banking sector, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday as he pressed on with a visit to Damascus after two bombs…
Syria Says Macron’s Damascus Visit Opens New Era in Bilateral Relations
The historic visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Damascus marked a pivotal station in the course of Syrian-French relations, establishing a new phase of partnership based on mutual respect…
Macron arrives in Syria for first post-Assad visit by Western European head of state
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on Monday for the first visit by a Western European head of state since Syria’s new authorities took power in 2024, an AFP…
Zelensky, Macron Coordinate on Ukraine Diplomacy and Air Defence
I spoke with the President of France. Emmanuel Macron clearly knows all the details of the current diplomatic prospects. And it is important that every step we take in negotiations,…