Amid the geopolitical ambiguity dominating 2026, President Macron stressed the necessity of returning international energy corridors to normal within the coming weeks to avoid a severe supply crisis. He clarified that the Franco-Greek alliance extends beyond economic cooperation to direct
defense support, noting that Paris will not hesitate to intervene if Greece or Cyprus faces Turkish provocations. These statements follow warnings from TotalEnergies regarding the impact of the Middle East conflict on global markets, prompting Paris to strengthen its diplomatic
and military presence in the Mediterranean basin.