Macron Reviews Troops for Last Time at France's Annual Military Parade The annual Bastille Day military parade in Paris has long been a showcase for France's military prowess and commitment to European defense.
But as Emmanuel Macron takes part in his final such event as president, the symbolism is impossible to ignore.
This year's edition, featuring over 6,000 troops, including 500 from the coalition of the willing, was ostensibly designed to send a message to Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin: Europe stands united and ready to defend itself.