Emmanuel Macron calls for ‘Europe of defence’ at show of force on Bastille Day
Emmanuel Macron presided over a show of European force at France’s annual Bastille Day military parade on Sunday, calling for a “Europe of defence” alongside German Chancellor Angela Merkel and leaders from the continent.
The French president has argued for greater military co-operation in the bloc as the US cannot be relied upon to guarantee security under Donald Trump.
Three British Chinook helicopters and a Eurofighter were among more than 100 aircraft from 10 EU countries that flew over Paris as soldiers, police and firefighters marched down the iconic Champs-Elysées avenue.
German, Spanish, Portuguese and Finnish soldiers also took part.
Theresa May was represented by the Cabinet Office minister David Lidington, her de facto deputy, after she cancelled a plan to attend.
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