Macron calls for a stronger Europe during visit to Spain

30.09.2026 08:02 HotInfo

French President Emmanuel Macron, during a state visit to Spain, called for significant investment in a "stronger Europe" and regaining control over strategic issues. His visit continued with a formal dinner at the Royal Palace, hosted in his honor by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. France24 ↗

In a speech before Macron, Felipe VI described the mass entry of people into Ceuta as a violation of the European border. He also stressed that the situation is unacceptable and that responsibility for resolving such events lies with everyone.

The formal dinner took place at a time when the Spanish Senate had once again rejected the friendship treaty between France and Spain. An absolute majority of the opposition People's Party voted against the agreement. The agreement had already received the support of the Spanish Constitutional Court. El Pais ↗

The differences between the two chambers of parliament will now be addressed by a joint commission. The Senate thus opened another phase of the parliamentary dispute precisely during Macron's visit, which aims to strengthen relations between the two countries.

The dinner was accompanied by music from the Royal Guard, which alternated between popular Spanish pieces and classical French works. The menu was prepared by the Roca brothers, and King Felipe VI received a sextant as a gift. Macron's visit is the first state visit by a French president to Spain during his nearly decade-long term. El Mundo ↗