Overview

• President Emmanuel Macron appeared in a two-hour TF1 special to present his plans for the remainder of his term, addressing domestic reforms and international diplomacy.
• Macron proposed holding referendums on a single day this year to address multiple issues, including assisted dying, youth screen use, and economic reforms, though immigration was ruled out as a topic.
• He emphasized France’s role in supporting Ukraine, stating the need to defend Ukraine without escalating to a global conflict, while advocating for a just peace settlement.
• Macron announced France’s readiness to discuss deploying nuclear-armed French jets in allied European nations, mirroring U.S. practices, with details to follow in the coming months.
• The president used the televised platform to reconnect with citizens, defend his record, and navigate challenges posed by a far-right parliamentary plurality and his party’s minority status.