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Macron's 'Versailles diplomacy' yields mixed results after a decade in power
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted US counterpart Donald Trump at the G7 in Versailles, using symbolic diplomacy to strengthen relations. While allies praised the summit's success, analysts noted ongoing challenges in converting symbolic gestures into sustained influence.
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