"Macron and Lula: Reviving the France-Brazil Bromance"
TL;DR
French President Macron's recent visit to Brazil aimed to strengthen ties with Brazilian President Lula, despite differences on trade and the war in Ukraine. The two leaders have developed a close relationship, with France assisting Brazil in building a submarine fleet. Macron's charm offensive also comes amidst strained EU-Brazil relations, as well as his own struggles within the EU regarding investment and economic plans.
- Behind the Macron-Lula bromance – POLITICO POLITICO Europe
- France loves Brazil says Macron after Lula meeting BBC.com
- Macron rekindles France-Brazil relationship in widely memed Lula visit The Guardian
- Macron embraces jokes about photos with Lula: ‘France loves Brazil and Brazil loves France!’ The Hill
- France's Macron embraces Brazil's Lula — and the memes poking fun at their 'wedding' The Associated Press
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