Macron lands EU first with Singapore pact amid ‘third way’ push
France and Singapore have elevated their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, marking Singapore's first such agreement with an EU nation. President Macron, on a three-nation Southeast Asian tour, positioned France as a "third way" amid US-China rivalry, emphasizing independence and cooperation with both powers. The partnership expands cooperation in areas like intelligence sharing, defense technology, and emerging technologies. Thirteen agreements were signed, covering nuclear energy, defense, research, and information protection.