Why is Macron in Britain?
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Emmanuel Macron is in Britain for a three-day state visit, which serves as a symbolic reset of Franco-British relations after Brexit. The visit includes royal ceremonies and political discussions with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, focusing on strengthening cooperation on migration, defense, and broader European issues. A key agenda item is curbing illegal migrant crossings of the English Channel.
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Emmanuel Macron is in Britain for a three-day state visit, greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales, and attending a state banquet at Windsor Castle. The visit is seen as a symbolic reset for the two countries after Brexit, and Macron is the first EU leader to visit the UK since it left the bloc.
The visit aims to reset relations between France and the UK, which have drifted apart since Brexit. It also includes political talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on sensitive topics such as migration, defense, and broader European matters.
