Trump vindicated the French president on self-reliant defense. But with Putin looming, the hard work starts now for Europe.

Onlookers have long noticed the French and American presidents' attempts to show dominance when they shake hands. Here's a look back at Trump and Macron's handshake dynamic.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he had a conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron. They discussed the recent visit of the French

To immediately free up budgetary leeway to finance his country's rearmament, the incoming chancellor plans to vote in a special €200 billion fund for the army. He hopes to reform the strict budgetary rules – the "debt brake" – enshrined in the Basic Law, with the support of the outgoing Bundestag.

Trump's rhetoric at the time sparked a major debate over the future of European security. Macron, who also took office in 2017, began to propose the formation of a "true European army" as an alternative to NATO and famously warned of the "brain death" of the alliance in 2019.

French President Emmanuel Macron visited the White House on Monday, and during a press conference in the Oval Office, he was forced to correct President Trump on Ukraine. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.

As Donald Trump raises questions over security, Germany’s election winner and the French leader want to safeguard the continent’s influence.