France hopes to send ‘strategic signal’ about Europe’s renewed military focus at Bastille Day celebrations – Europe live

Many leaders from the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ stayed overnight in Paris to attend the parade, which will be Emmanuel Macron’s last as president You can watch our live stream of the Bastille Day parade in Paris here, with final preparations now under way before the event starts soon. Most leaders are already in their premium seats, including French PM Sébastien Lecornu, with France’s Emmanuel Macron expected shortly before the start at 10am (9am UK). Continue reading...