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French President Macron and Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez Discuss EU and China Relations

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French and Spanish leaders advocate for UK reintegration into the European Union and stronger trade safeguards.

French President Emmanuel Macron concluded his official two-day visit to Spain by meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid. During their talks, both leaders voiced support for Britain potentially rejoining the European Union and emphasized the need for stronger European trade defenses regarding China. The visit marks the first state trip by a French head of state to Spain in nearly two decades.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia hosted the French president with an official welcoming ceremony at the Royal Palace.
Emmanuel Macron noted that any future decision by the United Kingdom to return to the European Union would be welcomed warmly.
Leaders from both nations agreed on the importance of bolstering trade protections against imports from China.
Discussions also centered on bilateral economic cooperation, with Spain currently experiencing faster economic growth than its northern neighbor.

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Sep 29Spanish monarchs greeted the French presidential delegation at the Royal Palace in Madrid.
Sep 30The French president and Spanish prime minister held bilateral talks concerning European trade and relations.

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State visits between France and Spain are rare, with this trip marking the first such visit by a French president since 2009, offering an opportunity to align policies on key European and global trade matters.

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French President Emmanuel Macron met with Spanish leadership in Madrid during a two-day state visit, where both nations discussed European integration and trade policy.

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