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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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UK royals welcome France's Macron for state visit
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France 24
6 hours ago
UK royals welcome France's Macron for state visit

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.

UK royals welcome France's Macron for state visit
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France 24
6 hours ago
UK royals welcome France's Macron for state visit

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.

Britain, France hope migrant 'taxi boat' plan will slow crossings
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Reuters
1 day ago
Britain, France hope migrant 'taxi boat' plan will slow crossings

Macron's visit coincides with plans by Britain and France to unveil new measures to curb migrant crossings, allowing French police to intercept migrant vessels further offshore.

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