Macron meets with Spain PM during state visit

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid during the two-day state visit. Focus area of talks included a shared commitment between two nations to protect democracy and youth from the challenges posed by AI and social media algorithms.

Macron sought to reinforce ties with Spain to build a stronger common front in Brussels, advocating for joint EU borrowing initiatives and expanded energy infrastructure cooperation.