Trump, Macron and Europe

France: Will Donald Trump’s Return To White House Strengthen Or Strain Ties With President Emmanuel Macron?
Brussels is not in a position of strength with a Franco-German couple, historically the driving force of Europe, at a political standstill for months. Donald Trump could choose to rely on Italy and Poland, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the EU, to push his advantage.
France's President Macron says Europe must "wake up" to defend itself as Trump returns
French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must "wake up" and spend more on its defense as Trump returns, but how realistic is the suggestion?
Macron Responds to Trump's Inauguration by Urging Europe to 'Wake Up'
Trump has promised to push for peace talks in Ukraine within six months but has criticized Europe's lack of defense spending.
Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to “wake up” and spend more on defense, in a speech to the French military as Donald Trump returns to power.
France's Macron stresses importance of increasing investments in Europe’s defense
After new US administration took office on Monday, French president says France, Germany must 'play roles to reinforce united, strong, sovereign Europe' - Anadolu Ajansı
France’s Macron calls on Europe to “wake up” and spend more on defense as Trump returns to power
CESSON-SEVIGNE, France (AP) — France’s Macron calls on Europe to “wake up” and spend more on defense as Trump returns to power. Former president George W. Bush took the internet by storm during the 2025 Inauguration of President Donald Trump, where the 43rd president seemed to have a playful moment during the proceedings.
Will Trump's return force Europe to "wake up" on collective defense?
French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must "wake up" and spend more on its defense as Trump returns, but how realistic is the suggestion?
Macron meltdown as he urges Europe to 'wake up' after Donald Trump's White House return
The French President called on Europe to spend more on defence to reduce their reliance on the United States for security.
Macron urges Europe to boost defence spending as Trump presidency begins
Donald Trump has criticised the cost of US military assistance to Ukraine and aims to transfer a greater share of responsibility to Europe. View on euronews
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France's Macron wants more young volunteers 'to reinforce' the army
In his New Year's address to the armed forces, President Emmanuel Macron called for a revision of France's military strategy, ...
France's Macron expresses support for new leadership in Lebanon as it recovers from crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron met Friday with Lebanon’s newly elected President Joseph Aoun and vowed to support the small ...
Brigitte Macron Puts Sparkling Spin on Formal Evening Attire for France’s State Dinner for Angola Alongside Husband President Emmanuel Macron
France's president and first lady hosted President Joao Lourenço and his wife, Ana Afonso Dias Lourenço of Angola.
Macron declares Trump has ‘solid ally’ in France, urges realism from Ukraine over territory
“Donald Trump knows that he has a solid ally in France, an ally he does not underestimate, one who believes in Europe and carries a lucid ambition for the transatlantic relationship,” Macron said at ...
France’s Macron leads tributes to World War II Resistance activist and author Geneviève Callerot
France’s president has paid homage to former French Resistance activist and author Geneviève Callerot, who has died aged 108.
France's Macron urges faster Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
BEIRUT (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron called on Israel on Friday to accelerate its troop withdrawal from ...
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France: Macron receives Olaf Scholz at the Elysée
French President Emmanuel Macron, together with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, called on Wednesday in Paris for ‘greater ...
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Germany’s likely next chancellor is already in contact with Macron
Paris and Berlin are currently at odds on several files including trade agreements and what approach to take on China.