On July 8, 2025, a major socio-political event took place in Europe — a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to the United Kingdom. This was the first European state visit to the royal palace after the UK's exit from the EU (Brexit), making it significant both diplomatically and symbolically. Macron arrived in London at the invitation of King Charles III and was received with full honors. The visit was dubbed 'Entente Cordiale 2.0' — a reference to the historic agreement between the two countries from the early 20th century. This new format of relations highlights a desire for close partnership amid growing international instability. The agenda included strengthening economic and defense cooperation, combating illegal migration, and continuing joint support for Ukraine. Macron and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed further measures to enhance borders and synchronize actions within NATO and the European Union. The symbolism of the visit is amplified by the fact that the last visit by a French president to the UK was in 2008. This event marks the beginning of a new era in bilateral relations. Sources: Reuters (https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/king-charles-hosts-macron-first-european-state-visit-since-brexit-2025-07-08/?utm_source=chatgpt.com), The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/07/the-guardian-view-on-macrons-state-visit-a-renewed-entente-cordiale-is-good-for-france-britain-and-europe?utm_source=chatgpt.com)