Editorial: Le Monde

• Emmanuel Macron made a state visit to the UK, the first since Sarkozy in 2008, symbolizing the restoration of friendship between the two nations.
• UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, wants to reestablish ties with the EU without reviving the drama of possible readmission.
• Defense cooperation is the most crucial part of this rapprochement between France, Germany, and the UK, especially in light of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
• The return of Trump to the White House and his hostility towards Europe is a concern, especially for the UK, which values its 'special relationship' with the US.
• France and the UK, as the only European states with nuclear weapons and permanent members of the UN Security Council, have a significant responsibility to strengthen Europe.

Conclusion: Macron and Starmer have the responsibility to bolster Europe in face of an increasingly aggressive Russia and a less supportive America.

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