On 27 May 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the Élysée Palace. The visit followed the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership between France and Norway on 25 June 2025. Discussions focused on deepening cooperation in defence, energy, space and strategic industries. The parties highlighted the Norwegian integration into the EU’s Iris 2 satellite programme and the upcoming space summit on 9‑10 September. They also reviewed energy and industrial collaboration, especially concerning critical raw materials. Macron reiterated France’s commitment to European industrial and technological foundations and the preference for European solutions. The meeting covered broader international issues, including Russia‑Ukraine, the Middle East and Arctic security.
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