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As Europe's balance of power shifts eastward, France & Spain seek to 'reinforce their own positions'

Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Carlos Mascarell Vilar, political scientist based in Spain. From his own perspective, Emmanuel Macron's visit to Spain needs to be understood by European power, political legacy, and geoeconomics. France and Spain are seeking to reinforce their bilateral relationship at a moment when the balance of power within Europe is changing rapidly, particularly with the growing importance of countries in the east such as Poland. For Macron, strengthening the Madrid-Paris axis is also part of a broader effort to advance European defence and strategic sovereignty.

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Report from Paris: Milei visits Macron to strengthen economic ties

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, received his Argentine counterpart, Javier Milei, at the Elysée Palace for a bilateral meeting. During the meeting, they addressed key issues such as strengthening economic ties and access to critical minerals, of which Patagonia has great reserves. In addition, Macron stressed the importance of the European Union in the current geopolitical context. Report by our journalist, Natalia Ruiz Giraldo.

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France, Spain welcome idea of UK rejoining EU

During a visit to Spain, France's Emmanuel Macron said it would be "good news" if the UK moves towards the EU, with Pedro Sanchez also embracing the idea. UK PM Andy Burnham has not ruled out rejoining the bloc.

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Dear Pedro, dear Javier

Read the French President's speech in full by giving the Legion of Honor to Pedro Almodóvar and Javier Cercas

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French public workers mobilize to demand wage increases

At least 170 demonstrations were held on 29 September in various cities of France to pressure the administration of Emmanuel Macron, among other things, for an increase in wages that have fallen behind the increase in inflation. The call for attention is presented two days after the submission of the 2027 budget to the Council of State.

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In his visit to Spain, Macron calls for a "stronger Europe" in the face of the rise of "extremism"

On the first day of his State visit to Spain, President Emmanuel Macron asked on Tuesday, September 29, for a massive investment for a "stronger Europe" and for "regaining control" of social networks and artificial intelligence, which he held responsible for "democratic tiredness." The day was tarnished by the rejection of the bilateral friendship treaty by the Spanish Senate that night.

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In Spain, Emmanuel Macron pleads for a "stronger Europe" against the rise of the "extreme"

On the first day of his State visit to Spain, French President Emmanuel Macron called on Tuesday for a massive investment in favour of a "stronger Europe" and to "take over" social networks and AI, who were deemed responsible for the "democratic fatigue". This visit was tarnished by the rejection in the evening of the Franco-Spanish friendship treaty by the Spanish Senate.

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Pope Leo XIV closes his visit to France with a call for peace and unity in Europe

On the last day of his apostolic visit to France, Pope Leo XIV focused his message on the peace, dialogue and unity of Europe. From the city of Metz, the Pontiff asked to reject "the illusion of rearmament," bet on negotiation and strengthen fraternity among peoples. For his part, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, emphasized the need for unity on the continent.

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Wars, European defence and the rise of the ultra-right: the issues that mark the visit of Macron to Spain

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, takes an official trip to Madrid between 29 and 30 September for a series of institutional and economic meetings. The visit will highlight the good relations with the Government of Pedro Sánchez, with whom it shares policies such as the defence of European sovereignty or the support of Ukraine, in the full rise of the ultra-right on the continent.

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Straight to... Metz and the last day of Pope Leo XIV in France, with a large reception

It is the last day of Pope Leo XIV's visit to France. Since September 25, Leo XIV has brought together thousands of people in liturgical celebrations and around their messages of peace, brotherhood and brotherhood. During the four days of visit, the Pontiff also met with victims of sexual abuse by members of the clergy, who were assured that he would do his best to continue the investigations to prevent the recurrence of these events. Moreover, the controversy was unleashed by the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron at the Pope's last mass in France. Info

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Visit from Macron to Spain: what benefits would the Friendship Treaty bring to both countries?

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, arrived in Spain on the first State visit of a Galo president to the neighbouring country since 2009. Despite this long parenthesis, both nations have maintained good economic and diplomatic relations, as well as a good tune among their leaders. In the # InvitadDelDiaF24 we spoke to Fernando Vega Lugo, political analyst, lawyer and politologist, about the benefits that each country would get, the search to ratify the Friendship Treaty and European cooperation.