Diplomacy
This category is dedicated to international relations and diplomacy between the UK and France, with articles on diplomatic events, bilateral agreements, political speeches, interviews with ambassadors and political figures.
Starmer and Von der Leyen discuss defense pact
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in London on Thursday to discuss a deal that could see the UK take part in a European military program.
Entente Cordiale Day: cooperation between students
The Entente Cordiale Challenge: when Franco-British academic excellence joins forces to shape tomorrow's solutions.
Tariffs and the "disappearance" of the old world trade order in a panic
"The world as we knew it has disappeared" with the surge in customs duties imposed by Washington, said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday, as he stepped up contacts with his European partners over the weekend.
Democratic official worries for US alliances after military plans revealed
Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Warner expressed concern on Tuesday that the case of military plans mistakenly leaked to a journalist could have a negative impact on U.S. relations with its allies.
Ukraine: a "very broad consensus is emerging" among Europeans, according to the French Minister of the Armed Forces
A "very broad consensus is emerging" among Europeans to support the Ukrainian army at the end of the conflict with Russia, as it constitutes the "first of the security guarantees" for Kiev, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Wednesday.
Charles' royal diplomacy, a tightrope act between Trump and Zelensky
A show of solidarity with Volodymyr Zelensky, an invitation to Donald Trump for a state visit to the UK: King Charles III plays a central role in British diplomacy on Ukraine.
The UK and France extend their treaty against illegal migration
On Thursday, the UK and France extended for a further year the treaty enabling London to fund part of the controls carried out on the French side to prevent the clandestine crossings that regularly claim lives in the English Channel, during a joint visit by their interior ministers.
British defence spending up for the first time since the end of the Cold War, according to Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday that the UK would be committing to an increase in defense spending not seen "since the end of the Cold War."
Immigration: the president of the northern French region calls for a showdown with London
The president of the northern French region, from which many migrants leave illegally by boat for the UK, called on Wednesday for a showdown with London over illegal immigration.
Macron pleads Ukraine's case to Trump
Three years to the day after Russia's invasion, Emmanuel Macron will attempt on Monday to bridge the veritable chasm that has opened up with Donald Trump over the war in Ukraine.
Faced with Trump, the British strategy of leg-pulling
Between its flattering rhetoric, its leniency in the face of American trade threats and its decision to reject, alongside the United States, the Paris Declaration on Artificial Intelligence, London has lately been taking the opposite tack from the Europeans to better appease Donald Trump.
Development aid: London worries that a US withdrawal will benefit China
British diplomatic chief David Lammy said on Friday he was "worried" that China or other countries would benefit from a US withdrawal from development aid.
London revokes Russian diplomat's accreditation in retaliation against Moscow
The British Foreign Office announced on Thursday that it had summoned the Russian ambassador to revoke the accreditation of a diplomat from that country, in response to Moscow's expulsion of a British diplomat in November.
London pursues its rapprochement with Brussels with a summit in May
In May, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host a summit with EU leaders, a further step in his drive for closer ties with the European Union, which remains cautious given the political and diplomatic minefield surrounding the issue.
London warns Putin after "Russian spy ship" detected in the English Channel
British Defence Secretary John Healey warned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday after a "Russian spy ship" was spotted by the Royal Navy in the English Channel on Monday.