Emmanuel Macron

France and Greece Further Strengthen Mutual Defense Ties

France and Greece have further strengthened defense ties, extending their mutual defense agreement from 2021 and signing several cooperation agreements. 

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Macron Views EU Joint Defense Clause as ‘Stronger’ Than NATO One

French President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday he considered the EU's common defense clause "stronger" than the one binding NATO together.

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Macron, Alongside Lebanese Minister, Warns Against ‘Occupation’

French President Macron issued a warning that "occupation" does not bring security, in a message seen as directed at Israel.

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Macron, Iraqi Kurdish Leader Urge ‘De-escalation’ in Syria

French President Macron and Iraqi Kurdistan President Barzani in telephone talks on Saturday urged a cessation of fighting in Syria.

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Europe’s ‘Biggest’ Warship: France Kicks Off Construction of Next-Gen Aircraft Carrier

Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération is a next-gen nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, reaches speeds up to 27 knots, equipped with two to three EMALS catapults, and directed energy weapons.

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Zelensky Meets Macron to Shore up Support for Ukraine as Trump Optimistic

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday, seeking to shore up European support as US President Donald Trump expressed optimism of a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Macron Says France to Restore Voluntary Military Service

France will introduce a voluntary military service of 10 months beginning next summer, President Macron said.

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Macron Pledges $4B to French Military as ‘Brutal’ Space Front Intensifies

French President Macron announced $4.8 billion in additional military space spending through 2030.

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‘The War of Tomorrow Will Begin in Space’: Macron

Modern conflicts are already being fought in space and the next wars will begin there, French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday, singling out the threat posed by Russia and announcing a multi-billion euro increase in spending on military activities in space.

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Macron to Raise Defense Targets, Citing Russia Threat

French President Macron has called for a major increase in Paris' defense spending, warning that freedom in Europe faces its gravest threat.

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