‘Unity, strength, hope’: Macron calls for a fruitful 2026 in New Year’s address
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‘Unity, strength, hope’: Macron calls for a fruitful 2026 in New Year’s address
French President Emmanuel Macron said in his New Year's address that 2026 "can be and must be a fruitful year" as he attempts to regain some momentum and launch the final projects of his second five-year term. Macron outlined his three wishes for the French people in his New Year's speech: unity ..»»»
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