French President Emmanuel Macron discusses Greenland and Iran during emergency defense council meeting – A week in France
French President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency defense council meeting at the Élysée Palace on Thursday to discuss Greenland and Iran – among other issues. He then visited a military base in the south of France. In his speech to the troops, Macron highlighted the tense geopolitical situation and announced an increase to the French army budget.
Also in this edition:
France’s far-right leader Marine le Pen appeared in court on Tuesday to appeal an embezzlement conviction, as her 2027 presidential ambitions hang in the balance. The National rally leader told the judge her party wasn’t aware of committing a crime when it siphoned millions of euros from European coffers between 2004 and 2016.
Meanwhile, a mathematics professor in the Bordeaux region is suspected of spying for China, after letting a Chinese delegation access to restricted and highly sensitive areas.
Plus, after the baguette – the French bistro? France wants its bistros and cafés to be added to UNESCO’s cultural heritage list.
