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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Honoured to host for #IWD2026 a conference at the French Residence on controlling & coercive behaviour, co-organized by France in the UK & the Franco-British Lawyers Society. Invaluable insights from 🇫🇷 & 🇬🇧 experts on the psychosocial, legal & judicial dimensions of these issues.

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

On October 22 & 23, France will host the 4th Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy to strengthen the global movement for #genderequality. Let me take a moment to explain what this means & why it matters.👇 #FFPConference

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Today we commemorated the 85th anniversary of General de Gaulle's 18 June Appeal at Carlton Gardens, at the foot of the General's statue. A great moment of Franco-British solidarity in this year marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe! 🇫🇷🇬🇧

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

🌊 France & Costa Rica will host #UNOC3 in Nice, 9-13 June 2025. 3 priorities: ➡️ raise the level of ambition for ocean protection ➡️ fund Sustainable Development Goal 14 (#SDG14) & a sustainable blue economy ➡️ strengthen marine science knowledge for better policy.

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Delighted about President Emmanuel Macron and Mrs Brigitte Macron's State Visit to the UK in July on the invitation of Their Majesties The King and Queen, & the 37th 🇫🇷🇬🇧 Summit with Keir Starmer. A moment that will testify to the deep ties uniting our two countries and peoples. #France #UnitedKingdom

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

On #9May 1950, the foundations of the European Union were laid at the Quai d’Orsay. Today is the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, made at the French Foreign Ministry @francediplo-en.bsky.social, paving the way to a unique European model for democracy, freedom and peace.

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Honoured to attend yesterday in the presence of Their Majesties King Charles & Queen Camilla and Their Royal Highnesses The Duke of Edinburgh & The Princess Royal. Buckingham Palace garden parties are a longstanding tradition dating back to the 1860s & recognizing public service.

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

I’m very much looking forward to this year’s #BeyondWordsFest, a remarkable platform for 🇫🇷 and Francophone literature in the 🇬🇧. Delighted to see Philippe Sands, Karim Kattan and Anne Berest among the featured speakers.

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

“ #Ukraine is ready for an unconditional ceasefire and wishes to work alongside the Americans and the Europeans to make it happen.” - President Emmanuel Macron

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Six years after the fire, #NotreDame is reborn. 🇬🇧 stood by 🇫🇷: the UK offered help, many Britons donated money, & Ken Follett gave all profits from his book Notre-Dame to the reconstruction fund. HM King Charles visited the site in 2023, in a gesture of heartfelt solidarity.

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Week-end in #Paris. What a pleasure to visit Le Festival du Livre de Paris, back under the glass roof of the #GrandPalais for the first time since 1993 after an amazing restoration ! @frenchinstituteuk.bsky.social @catrionaseth.bsky.social

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Minister @jnbarrot.bsky.social during a NATO meeting: efforts led by France and the UK must enable a huge boost in support for Ukraine 🇺🇦 ➡️ supporting the American effort and laying the groundwork for monitoring the ceasefire, once it has been reached

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Three years ago, Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine. Today, France reaffirms its unfailing support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, who are fighting courageously for their freedom and our common security. We remain by their side. 🇺🇦🇫🇷 #StandWithUkraine

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Delighted to open #AIFringe at @britishlibrary.bsky.social this morning, in parallel with #AIActionSummit in #Paris. It's a historic moment and the first time that so many countries, tech companies and experts from all over the world engage on the potential of this transformative technology.

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

The #AIActionSummit kicked off yesterday in Paris, bringing together leaders, international organizations, industry, academics & civil society. A unique opportunity for a global discussion on: 📌Public interest AI 📌Future of work 📌Innovation & culture 📌Trust in AI 📌Global AI governance

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Delighted to be alongside @ccolonna.bsky.social and Sylvie Bermann, both former ambassadors to the UK, at the #NightofIdeas at the French Institute in London. #FeministDiplomacy #WomenInPower

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Honoured to launch #NightofIdeas 2025 at the French Institute, for this year’s edition “Taking Action”, a global forum for debate and exchange on today’s pressing issues. An insightful evening with @ccolonna.bsky.social, Thomas Jolly and Alexander Zeldin.

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Institut français du Royaume-Uni @frenchinstituteuk.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Franco-Moroccan meeting 🤝 It was a true pleasure to host Tahar Benjelloun last Friday at @frenchinstituteuk.bsky.social alongside French Ambassador @heleneduchene.bsky.social and Moroccan Ambassador Hakim Hajoui, for an insightful conversation with @catrionaseth.bsky.social 📖✨

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Delighted to attend the annual Franco-British Lawyers Society reception at @ukhouseoflords.bsky.social in the presence of Procureur général of the Cour de Cassation Rémy Heitz, & the Rt Hon Lady Arden. An opportunity to highlight the society's work promoting exchanges between #lawyers in 🇫🇷& 🇬🇧.

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Fascinating to chat to #Oscars nominees #DemiMoore & @coraliefargeat.bsky.social ahead of a special screening of #TheSubstance at the French Institute, London, on Sunday. I wish you both well at #Oscars2025... C'est une joie de voir le cinéma 🇫🇷 briller à Hollywood ! #MakeItIconic

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Jean-Noël Barrot @jnbarrot.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

🗞️ « Nous sommes entrés dans un monde qui voit le retour de la loi du plus fort. Dans ce monde-là, l'Union Européenne doit s'affirmer comme une puissance et défendre ses intérêts. C'est ce que font les États-Unis et c'est ce que nous ferons. » @letemps.bsky.social ⤵️ www.letemps.ch/monde/jean-n...

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Jean-Noël Barrot: «Dans ce monde du retour à la loi du plus fort, la Suisse et l’UE ont besoin de cultiver une relation étroite pour présenter un visage d’unité» - Le Temps

Il est le chef de la délégation française au Forum économique mondial. Jean-Noël Barrot, ministre de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères, rejoint Davos pour défendre les intérêts de la France et de l’...

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Delighted to celebrate #FrancoGermanDay with 140 French and German students at the screening of "Les Ailes du Désir" at French Institute of the 🇬🇧. A timeless tribute to the power of unity and understanding through art and culture. 🇫🇷🤝🇩🇪 #JFA2025 @uk.diplo.de @germanambuk.bsky.social

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Hélène Duchêne @heleneduchene.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

It was a pleasure to join Ambassador Miguel Berger in welcoming French, German and British journalists for our annual #media reception yesterday. 🇫🇷🇪🇺🇩🇪 We were also joined by the Polish embassy and & the EU delegation. @uk.diplo.de @germanambuk.bsky.social

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