Macron visits Spain for first presidential state visit in 17 years
Macron makes first French presidential state visit to Spain in 17 years, meeting King Felipe VI and PM Sánchez.
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Macron France-Spain State Visit
French President Emmanuel Macron conducts a two-day state visit to Spain on September 29-30, the first by a French president in 17 years. The visit includes formal ceremonies with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, and bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to discuss European and international issues including Ukraine and the Middle East.
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2026-09-14 to 2026-11-06 · UTC publication dates
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to meet Emmanuel Macron on September 30
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will meet with Emmanuel Macron on September 30 during the French president's state visit to Spain.
Macron and Sánchez to discuss Ukraine and Middle East situations
During their meeting on September 30, French President Macron and Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez will address major European and international issues, particularly the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East.
First French presidential state visit to Spain in 17 years
Emmanuel Macron's September 2026 state visit will be the first by a French president to Spain since 2009, when Nicolas Sarkozy was president of France and Juan Carlos I was still king of Spain.
French-Spanish friendship treaty from 2023 remains unratified by Spain
A friendship and cooperation treaty signed between Emmanuel Macron and Pedro Sánchez in January 2023 has not yet been ratified by Spain due to opposition from the Spanish right wing to certain provisions, including clauses allowing French ministers to participate in Spanish government meetings.
France and Spain to discuss democracy, social media, and artificial intelligence
France and Spain share a common commitment to protecting democracy and youth, particularly in addressing challenges posed by social media and artificial intelligence, which will be discussed during the state visit.
Spanish King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia to host gala dinner for Macron
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will host a gala dinner in honor of Emmanuel Macron during his state visit to Spain on September 29-30.
French President Emmanuel Macron to make state visit to Spain on September 29-30
French President Emmanuel Macron will conduct a two-day state visit to Spain on September 29-30, announced Monday by Spanish government services and the Élysée. This is the first state visit by a French president to Spain since 2009.
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