Macron to deliver contested ‘State of the Union’ speech
French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to deliver a US-style address in Versailles has proven controversial.
3 Jul 2017
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French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to deliver a US-style address in Versailles has proven controversial.
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