This is his last speech.
At least in this format.
On Wednesday, before the European Parliament, Emmanuel Macron delivers the last of the solemn addresses of his mandate.
Those that define France's position, set milestones for the future and then serve as references for building government action.
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Following on from the Sorbonne speech of 26 September 2017, which defined the concept of "European sovereignty", the opening speech of the French presidency of the European Union must launch projects for the next six months but which will only see the light of day on the horizon of about ten years.
A long speech therefore, as the Head of State has delivered at regular intervals during his mandate.
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