Macron Visits Britain to Bolster European Defence Amid Shifting Alliances

French President Macron is on a high-profile visit to Britain, coinciding with the historic first cross-Channel exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry in London. The trip underscores Franco-British efforts to strengthen European defence coordination as geopolitical tensions reshape the continent's security landscape heading into 2026.

Byte's take

Europe's most powerful defence partnerships now happen outside Brussels—a reminder that EU unity on security still depends on bilateral deals.