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Macron calls party leaders to discuss how the Middle East and Ukraine crises affect France
The French president summoned parliamentary parties, or their presidential nominees, to the Elysee on Friday. The meeting will focus on security and energy as the international situation worsens.
Emmanuel Macron has called in the leaders of parties represented in the French Parliament, or alternatively their presidential nominees, for a Friday meeting on the worsening international climate and its impact on France.
According to the Elysee, as reported by France Info and Le Monde, the gathering is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the presidential palace in a format similar to previous Saint-Denis meetings. Discussions are set to focus on the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, and on the consequences for security and energy in France.
France Info reported that Macron will be joined by the prime minister as well as military and intelligence officials. The outlet said Sébastien Lecornu will attend.
The invitation extends across the full range of parties represented in Parliament, from La France insoumise to the Rassemblement national. Leaders may attend in person or send their party’s presidential candidate instead.
France Info also said Macron on Wednesday had highlighted his diplomatic efforts to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and to open alternative routes as the war in the Middle East disrupts that strategic passage. The same outlet added that the prime minister asked for targeted fuel aid to be extended until December 31 amid growing social discontent in France over rising pump prices.
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