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France's Macron makes a state visit to the UK with migration and Ukraine on the agenda

UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 8 – Starmer and Macron aim to finalize a migrant return deal amid rising Channel crossings, with over 20,000 migrants arriving in the UK this year, as part of broader cooperation talks.

  • On July 8, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron commenced a formal three-day visit to the UK, which included a ceremonial reception at Windsor Castle and delivering a speech to Parliament in London.
  • The visit follows strained relations after Brexit and aims to reset UK-France ties under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who took office just over a year ago.
  • Key topics on the agenda include migration management, with both governments considering a policy that exchanges deportations between the UK and France to manage illegal Channel crossings collaboratively.
  • Macron and Starmer will co-chair the 37th Franco-British Summit on July 10, focusing on boosting Ukraine's defenses and diplomatic efforts toward a ceasefire, described as a "coalition of the willing."
  • The visit highlights intensified cooperation on security and migration amid record migrant crossings over the Channel and ongoing efforts to stop dangerous small-boat journeys.
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Emmanuel Macron is the first European president to be welcomed to London for a state visit after Brexit. In view of the geopolitical situation, France and the UK share some interests – but there is still a debate about migration along the English Channel.

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The French President's visit is also intended to highlight cooperation in defence, but the boat refugees on the Channel remain the most difficult bilateral problem.

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Le Monde broke the news in Paris, France on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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