# Macron’s attempted hug with Icelandic prime minister appears awkward at Dublin summit

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/a-very-un-frosty-welcome-emmanuel-macron-leans-in-to-greet-icelands-pm-kristrun-frostadottir-at-meeting-of-european-leaders/
- Published: 2026-11-12T13:32:01+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T13:48:53+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16287117/frosty-welcome-Macron-Iceland-PM-Kristrun-Frostadottir.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Europe, Geopolitics, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Macron’s greeting with Iceland’s prime minister looked awkward.
- UK-EU reset talks were expected in Dublin.
- Proposed measures include youth mobility and closer rule alignment.

## Summary

French President Emmanuel Macron appeared to lean in for a hug with Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir at a European leaders’ meeting in Dublin. She moved back while keeping a hand on his shoulder, making the greeting look awkward; the article uses the encounter to introduce wider discussions about UK-EU relations.

Andy Burnham was expected to discuss a proposed UK-EU reset with Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ahead of a summit the following Friday. Possible measures include UK contributions to EU funds, a youth mobility scheme and alignment with some EU rules; the article also reports debate over concessions, Brexit and the prospect of closer long-term ties. David Cameron argued that Brexit was not responsible for current economic problems, while EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she wanted Britain back in Europe.

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