Video: two members of the French honor guard collapsed one after the other while Macron was receiving the Slovak president
Two members of the French honor guard collapsed during Slovak President Peter Pellegrini's arrival at the Élysée Palace for talks with President Emmanuel Macron. The first guard fell as Pellegrini's car arrived, prompting attention from onlookers, including Macron, who ultimately greeted his guest. Shortly after, a second guard also fell ill and required assistance to enter the building. The Élysée Palace has not provided further details on the incidents. Discussions between the two leaders focused on enhancing strategic partnerships, current European issues, EU expansion, the situation in Ukraine, energy security, and regional cooperation under Slovakia's presidency of the Visegrád Group.
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