France hopes to send ‘strategic signal’ about Europe’s renewed military focus at Bastille Day celebrations – Europe live

JK Jakub KrupaThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-07-14 · 07:52 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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France is hosting its Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, with many leaders from the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ attending the parade. This event is significant as it will be Emmanuel Macron’s last as president. The parade is scheduled to begin at 10 am Paris time. The presence of numerous international leaders suggests a renewed military focus for Europe, as France hopes to send a strategic signal. Final preparations are underway for the event, with leaders already in their seats.

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Emmanuel Macron is expected shortly before the start at 10am (9am UK).

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French PM Sébastien Lecornu is in his premium seat.

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The parade will be Emmanuel Macron’s last as president.

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Many leaders from the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ stayed overnight in Paris to attend the parade.

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France hopes to send a 'strategic signal' about Europe’s renewed military focus at Bastille Day celebrations.

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Many leaders from the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ stayed overnight in Paris to attend the parade, which will be Emmanuel Macron’s last as president You can watch our live stream of the Bastille Day parade in Paris here, with final preparations now under way before the event starts soon. Most leaders are already in their premium seats, including French PM Sébastien Lecornu, with France’s Emmanuel Macron expected shortly before the start at 10am (9am UK). Continue reading...

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