Macron confirms 2026 visit to Bucharest as French and Romanian leaders hold economy, security talks in Paris

Romanian president Nicușor Dan announced on Tuesday, December 9, that French president Emmanuel Macron will pay an official visit to Romania in 2026. The confirmation was made during Dan’s visit to Paris, where the two leaders held extensive discussions on defence, security, and economic cooperation.

After the meeting at the Élysée Palace, Nicușor Dan described the talks with Macron as “extremely cordial,” highlighting what he called the exceptional relationship between Romania and France, rooted in history and reinforced by long-term strategic interests.