Macron Convenes French Party Leaders for Talks on Middle East and Ukraine Conflicts
The French president is set to meet with leaders of the country's political parties to discuss the wars' impact on national security and energy costs, according to France 24.
French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to meet with leaders of France's political parties at the Elysée Palace on Friday, according to a report by France 24. The talks are expected to focus on the ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.
According to the report, the discussions will also address the consequences of the two conflicts for France's national security and energy situation, amid what the report described as soaring fuel prices.
France 24 did not provide further details on which party leaders would attend the meeting or the specific agenda items to be discussed at the Elysée.
The gathering comes as European governments continue to grapple with the broader economic and security fallout from the conflicts, including their effects on energy markets.
Sources
- France’s Macron summons party leaders for talks on Mideast and Ukraine — France 24 — English
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