President Macron Presents His Wishes to The Armies - Istres

President Macron Presents His Wishes to The Armies - Istres

French President Emmanuel Macron presents his New Year's greetings to the French armed forces at Air Base 125 (BA125) in Istres in southern France, on January 15, 2026. Standing last: French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin and French Deputy Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Alice Rufo. Photo by Alain Robert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Presents His Wishes to The Armies - Istres

President Macron Presents His Wishes to The Armies - Istres

French President Emmanuel Macron presents his New Year's greetings to the French armed forces at Air Base 125 (BA125) in Istres in southern France, on January 15, 2026. Standing last: French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin and French Deputy Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Alice Rufo. Photo by Alain Robert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Presents His Wishes to The Armies - Istres

President Macron Presents His Wishes to The Armies - Istres

French President Emmanuel Macron presents his New Year's greetings to the French armed forces at Air Base 125 (BA125) in Istres in southern France, on January 15, 2026. Standing last: French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin and French Deputy Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Alice Rufo. Photo by Alain Robert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Presents His Wishes to The Armies - Istres

President Macron Presents His Wishes to The Armies - Istres

French President Emmanuel Macron presents his New Year's greetings to the French armed forces at Air Base 125 (BA125) in Istres in southern France, on January 15, 2026. Standing last: French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin and French Deputy Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Alice Rufo. Photo by Alain Robert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and French Deputy Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Alice Rufo seen here during a session of Questions to the Government at the French National Assembly in Paris, France on January 13th, 2026. Photo by Henri Szwarc/ABACAPRESS.COM

End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

End of Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, after the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Alice Rufo, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs during a session of questions to the government at the National Assembly on January 6, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Weekly Cabinet Meeting of 2026 - Paris

First Weekly Cabinet Meeting of 2026 - Paris

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin during the first council of ministers of the year at the Elysee palace on January 5, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Weekly Cabinet Meeting of 2026 - Paris

First Weekly Cabinet Meeting of 2026 - Paris

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin during the first council of ministers of the year at the Elysee palace on January 5, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Government's Statement On The Fight Against Drug Trafficking And Organized Crime - Paris

Government's Statement On The Fight Against Drug Trafficking And Organized Crime - Paris

French Minister of the Interior Laurent Nunez, French Minister of Justice Gerald Darmanin, French Deputy Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Alice Rufo, French Minister of Education Edouard Geffray, French Deputy Minister for the Relations with the Parliament Laurent Panifous and French Minister of Action and Public Accounts Amelie de Montchalin during the government's statement on the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime at the National Assembly, in Paris, on December 17, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Government's Statement On The Fight Against Drug Trafficking And Organized Crime - Paris

Government's Statement On The Fight Against Drug Trafficking And Organized Crime - Paris

French Minister of the Interior Laurent Nunez, French Minister of Justice Gerald Darmanin, French Deputy Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Alice Rufo, French Minister of Education Edouard Geffray, French Deputy Minister for the Relations with the Parliament Laurent Panifous and French Minister of Action and Public Accounts Amelie de Montchalin during the government's statement on the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime at the National Assembly, in Paris, on December 17, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Government's Statement On The Fight Against Drug Trafficking And Organized Crime - Paris

Government's Statement On The Fight Against Drug Trafficking And Organized Crime - Paris

French Minister of the Interior Laurent Nunez, French Minister of Justice Gerald Darmanin, French Deputy Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Alice Rufo, French Minister of Education Edouard Geffray, French Deputy Minister for the Relations with the Parliament Laurent Panifous and French Minister of Action and Public Accounts Amelie de Montchalin during the government's statement on the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime at the National Assembly, in Paris, on December 17, 2025. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

French Defence and Veterans Minister Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic signing a letter of intent as French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic look on at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

French Defence and Veterans Minister Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic signing a letter of intent as French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic look on at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

French Defence and Veterans Minister Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic signing a letter of intent as French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic look on at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

French Defence and Veterans Minister Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic signing a letter of intent as French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic look on at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

French Defence and Veterans Minister Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic signing a letter of intent as French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic look on at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

French Defence and Veterans Minister Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic signing a letter of intent as French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic look on at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

French Defence and Veterans Minister Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic signing a letter of intent as French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic look on at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

French Defence and Veterans Minister Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic signing a letter of intent as French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic look on at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

French Defence and Veterans Minister Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic signing a letter of intent as French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic look on at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

French Defence and Veterans Minister Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic signing a letter of intent as French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic look on at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

French Defence and Veterans Minister Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic signing a letter of intent as French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic look on at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

President Macron And PM Plenkovic Signing Ceremony - Paris

French Defence and Veterans Minister Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic signing a letter of intent as French President Emmanuel Macron and Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic look on at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Christian Liewig/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Official dinner with Croatia Prime Minister at the Elysee - Paris

Official dinner with Croatia Prime Minister at the Elysee - Paris

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin arrives for a official dinner with Croatia's Prime Minister at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, on December 8, 2025 ahead of a dinner.Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Official dinner with Croatia Prime Minister at the Elysee - Paris

Official dinner with Croatia Prime Minister at the Elysee - Paris

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin arrives for a official dinner with Croatia's Prime Minister at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, on December 8, 2025 ahead of a dinner.Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Official dinner with Croatia Prime Minister at the Elysee - Paris

Official dinner with Croatia Prime Minister at the Elysee - Paris

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin arrives for a official dinner with Croatia's Prime Minister at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, on December 8, 2025 ahead of a dinner.Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Official dinner with Croatia Prime Minister at the Elysee - Paris

Official dinner with Croatia Prime Minister at the Elysee - Paris

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin arrives for a official dinner with Croatia's Prime Minister at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, on December 8, 2025 ahead of a dinner.Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Official dinner with Croatia Prime Minister at the Elysee - Paris

Official dinner with Croatia Prime Minister at the Elysee - Paris

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin arrives for a official dinner with Croatia's Prime Minister at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, on December 8, 2025 ahead of a dinner.Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin during a visit of the French-German military defence system supplier KNDS in Versailles near Paris, France, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic and CEO of KNDS, Jean-Paul Alary contract signing during a visit of the French-German military defence system supplier KNDS in Versailles near Paris, France, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic and CEO of KNDS, Jean-Paul Alary during a visit of the French-German military defence system supplier KNDS in Versailles near Paris, France, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin during a visit of the French-German military defence system supplier KNDS in Versailles near Paris, France, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin during a visit of the French-German military defence system supplier KNDS in Versailles near Paris, France, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic and CEO of KNDS, Jean-Paul Alary during a visit of the French-German military defence system supplier KNDS in Versailles near Paris, France, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin during a visit of the French-German military defence system supplier KNDS in Versailles near Paris, France, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic and CEO of KNDS, Jean-Paul Alary during a visit of the French-German military defence system supplier KNDS in Versailles near Paris, France, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin during a visit of the French-German military defence system supplier KNDS in Versailles near Paris, France, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin during a visit of the French-German military defence system supplier KNDS in Versailles near Paris, France, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic and CEO of KNDS, Jean-Paul Alary during a visit of the French-German military defence system supplier KNDS in Versailles near Paris, France, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

Vautrin Visit the Military Defence System Supplier KNDS - Versailles

French Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin and Croatia's Defence Minister Ivan Anusic and CEO of KNDS, Jean-Paul Alary during a visit of the French-German military defence system supplier KNDS in Versailles near Paris, France, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM