US EditionFrance's Macron makes a state visit to the UK with migration and Ukraine on the agenda
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 9 – Macron and Starmer aim to curb record Channel crossings exceeding 21,000 this year and advance plans for a multinational Ukraine security force amid ongoing conflict.
- French President Emmanuel Macron commenced a three-day official visit to the UK on July 8, 2025, beginning with a ceremonial welcome hosted by King Charles at Windsor Castle.
- The visit follows heightened UK-France efforts to manage migrant crossings and support Ukraine amid stalled US-led peace talks.
- Macron is set to address both houses of Parliament and co-chair the 37th Franco-British Summit with Prime Minister Keir Starmer on July 10.
- About 37,000 migrants crossed the English Channel in 2024, with crossings rising 50% in early 2025, while talks focus on bolstering Ukraine's defense with a "coalition of the willing."
- The visit symbolizes a reset in UK-France ties post-Brexit, aiming to advance migration control, defense cooperation, and Ukraine support despite ongoing regional tensions.
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France's President Macron visits Great Britain - as the first European head of state since Brexit. The difficult agenda: Ukraine, defence and the long-standing issue of dangerous migration across the English Channel. By M. Aden.
It is the first state visit of a European leader since Brexit: France's President Emmanuel Macron has travelled to Great Britain. He sees the kingdom and his own country as a great task.
Macron says France and Britain will ‘save Europe’ as he starts a state visit to the U.K.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday urged Britain to stick close to its neighbours despite its exit from the European Union, saying France and the U.K. will “save Europe” by standing for democracy, law and international order in a dangerous world.
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Britain on Monday to remain close to its neighbors despite leaving the European Union (EU), saying France and Britain would "bring Europe down" with their commitment to democracy, the rule of law and international order.
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