LONDON (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday urged Britain to stick close to its neighbors despite its exit from the European Union, saying France and the U.K. will “save Europe” by standing for democracy, law and international order in a dangerous world.

Emmanuel Macron said Britain is weaker after Brexit, in a pointed speech last night during a banquet at London’s Guildhall. Hinting that Britain should rejoin the bloc, the French President said: “I am not totally convinced that both the European Union and France and the UK are in the best possible position today.

The French president and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also agreed a ‘new deterrent’ was needed to stop small boats crossing the English Channel.

Emmanuel Macron has taken a fresh swipe at Brexit as he told the UK: “You were stronger with the European Union.” The French president spoke out as he prepares to strike a migrant returns deal with Keir Starmer.

London and Paris will on Thursday attempt to thrash out a deal on undocumented migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats on the last day of the French president's

French President Emmanuel Macron wraps up a three-day state visit to Britain on Thursday with a summit aiming to "reboot" defence ties with a focus on joint missile development and nuclear co-operation.

President Emmanuel Macron is on a state visit to Britain, the first of a French leader since 2008. His hosts are drenching him in pomp, pizazz and protocol.

French president Emmanuel Macron took a swipe at Brexit during his state banquet address at London's Guildhall on Wednesday (9 July). Macron said: "I'm very respectful of the voice of the people and the choice your country made nine years ago.

Emmanuel Macron is in London this week, meeting the Royal Family - and Keir Starmer isn’t missing the chance to cosy up to the French President. The Prime Minister is hosting a summit in central London with Macron,

French President Emmanuel Macron has found himself in another awkward viral moment involving his wife and an airplane. A video clip showed his wife,

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speak during Ukraine security meeting at the 6th European Political Community summit on May 16, 2025 at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana,