Emmanuel Macron welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warmly at the Chateau de Bregancon, with a handshake, hug, and flowers for Brigitte Macron. Both leaders signalled a desire to repair Franco-German relations and discussed security, defence, the war in Ukraine, and bilateral disagreements. A 25th joint cabinet meeting in Toulon sought to replace frosty ties with cooperation amid pine trees, local wine, and shared dinners. Europe faces urgent challenges requiring a functioning Franco-German motor, including the Ukraine war, trade tensions with the US, and disputes over defence, energy, and the future of European policy. Political will for change is reportedly growing.
Bienvenue, cher Friedrich!
It is an exceptional honor to be here, and above all a proof of the friendship that unites us between France and Germany, but also between the two of us,
Merz has understood that groundbreaking decisions must be made about the future course of German and European policy,
Things are no longer running on autopilot under the transatlantic security umbrella and predictable world trade. These foundations are now all up for debate.
Collection
[
|
...
]