Planning the 2025/2026 Edition of Entente Cordiale Day at the École Militaire
On 7 November 2025, the Founding President, Yves Djimi, together with the Co-Presidents, Martha Leszczinski and Clara Chevalier, met at the École Militaire with Général Didier Oustric and his team to discuss the logistical planning and organisation of the 2025/2026 edition of the competition. Held within one of France’s most prestigious military institutions, the meeting […]
Visit to the Élysée Palace
Entente Cordiale Day 2024/2025 Winners Honoured with an Exclusive Visit to the Élysée Palace The winners of the 2024/2025 edition of Entente Cordiale Day were invited for an exceptional private visit to the Élysée Palace, the official residence of the President of the French Republic. This rare opportunity offered students an inside look at one […]
From Chantilly to Ascot: Celebrating Entente Cordiale Prize Winners at Iconic Races
Entente Cordiale Prize Winners at the Prix de Diane On June 15, 2025, the French winners of the Entente Cordiale Day Prizes were invited by France Galop to attend the prestigious Prix de Diane, one of the most elegant and historic horse races in the world. Held annually at the Chantilly Racecourse, just north of […]
President Macron’s UK State Visit: A New Chapter in the Entente Cordiale
French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the UK (8-10 July 2025) marked a symbolic and strategic renewal of Franco-British relations. Greeted with royal pageantry at Windsor Castle by King Charles III, Macron’s visit was the first by a French president since 2008, and the first by an EU head of state since Brexit. This […]
Advice from the Entente Cordiale Day Winners: Marquess of Lansdowne Prize
Elyse Chaves, Eugénie Chéné, and Aglaé Fricoteaux, winners of the Marquess of Lansdowne Prize, in front of Hatfield House for the Closing Ceremony on April 8th 2025 In this first instalment of our Entente Cordiale Day Winners series, we hear from the recipients of the Marquess of Lansdowne Prize, one of the top honours awarded […]
The Entente Cordiale Day 2025 Alumni Meeting at the House of Lord
Général Le Ray giving a speech in the Peer’s Dining Room. In a celebration of the spirit of the Olympic games, Franco-British entente amicale, and student commitment, Entente Cordiale Day hosted an unforgettable evening in the House of Lords Peer’s Dining Room on 18th July 2025. The evening gathered distinguished speakers, alumni of last year’s […]
Entente Cordiale Day Announces Strategic Partnership with the French Defence University (ACADEM) for 2026 Challenge
We are thrilled to announce a new and prestigious partnership with the French Defence University (ACADEM) in support of the 2025–2026 edition of the Entente Cordiale Day Challenge. This collaboration marks an important milestone in our shared mission to empower the next generation of global leaders. A Partnership Rooted in Shared Values and Vision During […]
The Hindu: Agroforestry Can Transform Rural Futures
Article exploring how agroforestry can improve rural livelihoods and sustainability.
From Analysis to Action: Crafting Innovative Solutions for the Entente Cordiale Day Challenge
Understanding a problem is only the beginning. During the Entente Cordiale Day Challenge, teams are called upon not just to analyse, but to act. Proposing a sustainable, original, and feasible solution is a key part of what sets this competition apart. Solving Problems, Not Just Studying Them The heart of the Challenge lies in turning […]
Unpacking the 2026 Challenge Theme: ‘Conflicts, Technologies, and World Security’
The Entente Cordiale Day Challenge encourages students to take an aerial, future-oriented gaze towards the global issues that most impact us This year, the competition will focus on the critical theme of ‘Conflicts, Technologies, and World Security’. The global landscape is increasingly defined by geopolitical tensions, rapid technological advancements, and pressing questions surrounding peace […]