Emmanuel Macron delivered a heartfelt speech during the reopening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral on December 7, expressing gratitude for those who contributed to its reconstruction after the devastating fire in April 2019. He praised the bravery of firefighters and the dedication of donors and workers involved in the five-year restoration. The event was attended by numerous global leaders, including the newly elected President of the United States Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, alongside other notable figures like billionaire Elon Musk.