French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to use next week's NATO summit in Ankara to advance his push for greater European responsibility in security, with a bilateral meeting planned with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as Paris seeks closer coordination with key allies.
The Élysée Palace said on Friday that Macron and Erdoğan are expected to discuss the full range of bilateral issues on the sidelines of the summit, although it did not provide further details on the agenda.
The planned talks come as France argues that European allies must assume a greater share of NATO's defence burden while maintaining long-term support for Ukraine and strengthening cooperation with the United States.
According to the French presidency, the summit is expected to endorse around €70 billion ($80 billion) in support for Ukraine in 2026, with a similar level of assistance planned for 2027, subject to final adjustments.
The Élysée also said NATO should continue assessing the risk of escalation by Russia and reiterated that Europe should develop stronger defence capabilities of its own. While France does not intend to replace U.S. military capabilities within the alliance, it believes European members should build a new capability model for NATO.
Macron's office said his message at the summit will focus on greater European strategic responsibility, continued support for Ukraine and renewed transatlantic coordination.
This version suggests a diplomatic opening toward Türkiye without claiming France is "getting closer" in a way the Élysée itself did not state.
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