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France'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.

  • On July 8, 2025, President Emmanuel Macron of France and his spouse Brigitte commenced a three-day official visit to the United Kingdom, during which they will be accommodated at Windsor Castle near London.
  • The visit follows years of strained UK-France relations post-Brexit in 2020 and coincides with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's efforts since 2024 to improve cooperation.
  • Macron is set to speak to members of the UK Parliament and jointly lead the 37th Franco-British summit on July 10, with discussions centered on migration, enhancing Ukraine’s defense capabilities, and collaborative security initiatives.
  • Approximately 37,000 individuals traveled across the English Channel using small vessels in 2024, with over 20,000 making the journey during the first half of 2025—a rise of about 50% compared to the previous year; dozens have lost their lives attempting this route.
  • The visit aims to advance plans for post-ceasefire security forces in Ukraine, enhance cooperation on stopping migrant crossings, and signals a UK intent to reset relations with the EU amid ongoing geopolitical 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.

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