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Former French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire during an interview with Euronews on 17 June, 2026.

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Video. EU of six, not 27, is needed to 'stay relevant' - Bruno Le Maire

Updated: 18/06/2026 - 23:03 GMT+2

The former French finance minister argued that new impetus should be given to the European Union, namely by uniting six core countries to deliver on key issues in the face of foreign threats.

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