Macron Thanks Starmer for Joint Work, Pledges Continuity
Quick Look
- French President Emmanuel Macron thanked UK PM Keir Starmer for their joint work on defense, nuclear energy, space, and innovations, pledging to continue their outlined policies.
- Macron also acknowledged Starmer's support for military aid to Kyiv and improving UK-EU relations.
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Why It Matters
French President Macron thanked UK PM Starmer following Starmer's announcement of his resignation as leader of the Labour Party and as Prime Minister. Macron pledged to continue their jointly outlined policies.
PARIS, June 22. /TASS/. French President Emmanuel Macron thanked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation earlier in the day, and pledged to pursue the policy they had outlined jointly.
"Joint work accomplished in the area of defense, nuclear energy, space and innovations, in particular during our French-British summit in July, testifies to this commitment. We will continue down this path for the benefit of our nations and Europe," he wrote on the X social network.
Macron also thanked Starmer for supporting the initiative to create the so-called 'coalition of the willing', that provides military assistance to the Kiev government, and for "his contribution to restoring the relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union."
Keir Starmer has said that he is stepping down as leader of Britain’s ruling Labour Party and will also resign as prime minister in early September, after his successor is elected. He has also informed British King Charles III of his resignation as Labour Party leader. The election for a new leader of Britain’s ruling Labour Party is set to begin on July 9, with Starmer not seeking re-election. Candidacies must be submitted before the parliamentary recess in July.
Open Questions
- Who will succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader?
- What specific policies will continue?
- What is the future of UK-EU relations?
