Macron reviews troops from 35 countries in Europe's strategic awakening parade

In France on 14 July 2026, Macron reviewed troops from 35 countries at the Bastille Day military parade, which Euronews and France 24 describe as a show of firepower and unity with allies. France 24 called it the largest military parade ever, held in a show of unity for Ukraine.

Reuters put the number of pro-Ukraine troops showcased at 500. El Mundo quotes the parade's theme as Europe's 'strategic awakening', and El País describes it as Macron's last 14 July, with a display of European rearmament.