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Macron's UK State Visit Focuses on Migration and Ukraine

Leaders discuss 'one in, one out' migrant deal and support for Ukraine

08 July 2025 · 23:27 UTC

French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the United Kingdom has centered on key discussions with Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding migration and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The leaders are exploring a 'one in, one out' migrant agreement, allowing the UK to return small boat migrants to France in exchange for accepting asylum seekers with familial ties in Britain.

Additionally, they co-chaired talks with European leaders to bolster Ukraine's defenses against Russian aggression, emphasizing a unified European stance on security and humanitarian issues.