In Solemn Paris Ceremony, Macron Leads Global WW1 Armistice Commemorations

Today marks the 100^th anniversary of the end of World War One. In France, President Emmanuel Macron gave an emotionally charged speech in remembrance to those who lost their lives. Notable guests of this ceremony, which was held in Arc de Triomphe, were President Donald Trump, Chancellor Angela Merkel, and President Vladimir Putin. During the speech, Macron warned of the untold destruction and war that can accompany nationalism, stating, “Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism” and that nationalism is an attack on moral values. Macron then went on to go into the harrowing effects of global war, and other speakers took the stage to commemorate the 100^th year anniversary. World leaders then met for lunch where they discussed global issues concerning countries such as: Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and North Korea. The Paris Peace Forum also opened after the ceremonies, which strives to achieve multilateral action to assure global peace.  

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ww1-century-paris/in-solemn-paris-ceremony-macron-leads-global-ww1-armistice-commemorations-idUSKCN1NF0SE

Kevin Phelan