# As Europe’s balance of power shifts east, France and Spain seek to reinforce their positions

https://mins.news/en/item/83225

- France 24, 2026-10-02 09:49 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261002-as-europe-s-balance-of-power-shifts-eastward-france-spain-seek-to-reinforce-their-own-positions-1

> Political scientist Carlos Mascarell Vilar says Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Spain should be viewed through the lenses of European power, political legacy and geoeconomics. France and Spain are strengthening bilateral ties as eastern countries such as Poland gain influence, while Macron also seeks to advance European defence and strategic sovereignty.

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