A very UN-frosty welcome: Emmanuel Macron leans in to greet Iceland's PM Kristrun Frostadottir at meeting of European leaders

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The French president was pictured leaning in for a hug but Ms Frostadottir appeared to dodge his embrace by moving back, while keeping her hand on his shoulder.

Published: 13:30 GMT, 12 November 2026 | Updated: 14:07 GMT, 12 November 2026

Emmanuel Macron gave a very UN-frosty welcome in Dublin today as he leaned in to greet Iceland's prime minister Kristrun Frostadottir at a meeting of European leaders.

The French president was pictured leaning in for a hug but Ms Frostadottir appeared to dodge his embrace by moving back, while keeping her hand on his shoulder.

She looked uncomfortable as she eyed the photographer to her right who snapped the awkward moment.

Mr Macron, however, seemed in high spirits as he smiled, looking into her eyes as he leaned in.

The encounter came as leaders on the continent met during a round table meeting of the European Political Community in Dublin today.

Andy Burnham used the opportunity to ramp up his rhetoric on reversing Brexit as he attempts to finalise the terms of his 'reset'.

He is expected to discuss the package in meetings with leaders including Emmanuel Macron and EU commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.

But concerns are growing that Mr Burnham will make deep concessions to get better trade terms at the EU-UK summit next Friday.

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