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Macron to give live interview from G7 summit in Evian

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • French President Emmanuel Macron will be interviewed live on TF1's 1 p.m. news program from Evian, where France is hosting the G7 summit.
  • The interview, conducted by Marie-Sophie Lacarrau, will focus on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
  • Evian previously hosted the G7 summit in 2003, making it the first French city to host the event twice.

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to grant an exclusive interview to TF1's 1 p.m. news program on Monday, June 15. The interview will be broadcast live from Evian, the picturesque town in the Alps currently hosting the G7 summit, which France is presiding over from June 15 to 17.

Macron will speak directly with anchor Marie-Sophie Lacarrau. The conversation is expected to heavily feature discussions on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Unlike some previous high-profile interviews, this will be conducted in person in Evian, rather than via a remote link to Paris, emphasizing the direct engagement between the president and the journalist amidst the international gathering.

Evian holds historical significance as a G7 host city, having previously welcomed the summit (then known as the G8) in 2003. This makes it the first French city to host the prestigious event on two separate occasions. The summit brings together leaders from the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union, alongside host nation France. Notably, U.S. President Donald Trump is also attending, with reports of a potential agreement with Iran to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though this remains unconfirmed by Tehran.

Beyond the immediate geopolitical crises, the G7 agenda also includes discussions on global economic imbalances and digital regulation. This meeting marks the first encounter between President Trump and the leaders of these major powers since the United States and Israel initiated military actions against Iran in late February.

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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.