Where was Emmanuel Macron on 30 Sept 2026?

Summary of the day

Emmanuel Macron was reported in Spain, where he attended a gala dinner hosted by the Spanish royals. According to coverage from various outlets, he expressed support for the potential return of the United Kingdom to the European Union following comments by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Additionally, Macron addressed allegations of antisemitism involving political rivals, criticized violence at French high school protests, and discussed EU trade relations with China.

Reported locations

No reported location for this day. Nothing should be read into this beyond the absence of coverage.

Headlines published on 30 Sept 2026

• 'Welcome back,' says Macron, as UK PM opens door to EU return

  CNA

• UK Raises Possibility of EU Return... Macron and Sanchez Say, "Come Back, You're Welcome"

  news.sbs.co.kr

• Macron, Sanchez welcome UK intention to rejoin EU

  Yeni Şafak English

• Emmanuel Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Andy Burnham after EU pitch

  lbc.co.uk

• Macron slams antisemitic comments attributed to Le Pen ally

  The Times of Israel

• From Macron's original promise to the unraveling of an ideal

  Le Monde.fr

• UK PM Burnham opens door to EU return, drawing 'welcome' from Macron, Sanchez

  The New Indian Express

• Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía skipped the Macrons' State Dinner, but they still stole the night

  HOLA · reported in Paris

• Emmanuel Macron welcomes the possibility of the United Kingdom returning to the EU: “Welcome back”

  Informat.ro

• Scandal-hit Manchester City chairman worked with Trump and Macron as part of the UAE elite

  Stuff

• Macron calls antisemitic allegations against Bardella 'extremely serious'

  Le Monde.fr

• The chairman of scandal-hit Man City has worked with Trump and Macron as part of the UAE elite

  WRAL

• ‘Welcome back’: Macron reacts as UK PM Burnham puts EU rejoining on the table

  Firstpost

• Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU

  The Guardian

• Queen Letizia's ice-blue gala look for the Macrons' won over Europe's press

  HOLA · reported in Paris

• Bardella hits back at Macron over antisemitism allegations

  Euronews.com

• Macron Says "Welcome Back" After UK PM Floats Idea Of Rejoining European Union

  NDTV

• Macron accuses rivals of 'legitimizing' French high school protest violence

  Le Monde.fr

• Macron and Sánchez say UK would be ‘welcome’ back in EU

  politico.eu

• Macron backs Spain over Ceuta migration crisis and urges firm EU action

  Euronews.com

• Spain would welcome Britain back into EU ‘with open arms’, Sanchez says during Macron visit

  Olive Press News Spain · reported in Spain (approximate area)

• Macron says UK’s return to EU would be ‘excellent news’

  France 24

• France and Spain welcome idea of UK rejoining EU after Burnham’s speech

  South China Morning Post

• ‘Welcome back’: Macron and Sanchez embrace prospect of UK return to EU

  RFI

• Spain, France align on welcoming UK back to EU, strengthening China trade defences

  Reuters

• France and Spain Would Welcome Back UK If It Rejoined EU

  bloomberg.com

• Emmanuel Macron slams Brexit as the ‘biggest lie of the last 30 years’

  thelondoneconomic.com

• Macron warns EU faces €1bn daily China trade deficit

  Yeni Şafak English

• France’s establishment is struggling to stop Marine Le Pen

  UnHerd

• No, Macron can't wage war on Russia to remain in power

  Euronews.com

• Spanish royals host gala dinner for Emmanuel Macron: ‘We are this old continent that underestimates itself. But we’re not doing that badly’

  EL PAÍS English · reported in Madrid

• Macron: Spain was the «victim of an attack» during the mass crossing into Ceuta

  Yabiladi.com

• Macron says 'welcome back' after Burnham floats EU return

  RTE.ie

• Macron says 'welcome back' after Burnham floats UK return to EU

  Le Monde.fr