Macron to meet party leaders on security, energy and looming budget cuts
President Emmanuel Macron will receive representatives of major parties, including presidential hopefuls, at the Élysée to discuss the fallout from Middle-East and Ukraine conflicts and the upcoming budget.
The meeting, scheduled for Friday morning, will bring together party chiefs and their delegates at the Élysée. Topics on the agenda include how the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine affect France’s security and energy supplies. Officials will also review the pending budget, with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu indicating a push for significant savings. The gathering aims to align political positions ahead of the next presidential election.
Why it matters
The talks will shape France's response to energy security and budget policy ahead of a critical election.
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