You could kill the EU, says France. No, you could, Germany replies.
WEB3 days ago · While France has often called for new EU debt and for repeating the experience of the post-pandemic recovery plan, for Germany that’s a no-go. Advertisement This is not the first time the two leaders have been at loggerheads on European policy with tensions frequently bubbling over and once culminating in …
Macron begins the first state visit to Germany ... - Associated Press News
WEBMay 26, 2024 · BERLIN (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday started the first state visit to Germany by a French head of state in 24 years, a three-day trip meant to underline the strong ties between the European Union’s traditional leading powers ahead of European Parliament elections in which far-right parties in both countries hope for gains.
Germany, France and Poland vow to procure more ... - Associated Press News
WEBMar 15, 2024 · BERLIN (AP) — Germany, France and Poland vowed Friday to procure more weapons for Kyiv and step up production of military equipment along with partners in Ukraine, promising that Ukraine can rely on the trio of European powers as it tries to overcome a shortage of military resources.
France and Germany reach ‘breakthrough’ on joint tank plans
WEBMar 22, 2024 · France is taking the lead on the FCAS via its fighter jet maker Dassault Aviation, while Germany will lead the MGCS project, which involves Franco-German group KNDS and Germany’s Rheinmetall.
Strained France-Germany ties slow EU decision making
WEBOct 9, 2023 · French officials are aggrieved by what they describe as a German attempt to sabotage the competitiveness of France’s nuclear industry, whose cheap electricity could give them a competitive...
Macron and Scholz Meet and Call for More ‘European Sovereignty…
WEBDec 10, 2021 · PARIS — On the face of it, President Emmanuel Macron, a showman, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz, a study in reserve, would not be natural companions. But the world has changed, and for France and...
Germany, France pitch EU reform as bloc prepares for new …
WEBSep 19, 2023 · France and Germany on Tuesday will present their joint pitch on how the EU could adapt to new members during a meeting of European affairs ministers in Brussels.
France, Germany renew alliance strained amid war in Ukraine
WEBJan 22, 2023 · France and Germany are seeking to overcome differences laid bare by Russia’s war in Ukraine and shore up their alliance with a day of ceremonies and talks Sunday on Europe’s security, energy and other challenges.
France and Germany seek to move beyond tensions with Paris talks
WEBOct 26, 2022 · French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Olaf Scholz sought to put tensions behind them during a three-hour meeting at which they discussed energy, defence and the geopolitical...
Behind facade of unity, Franco-German relations falter as crises …
WEBOct 26, 2022 · The number of issues on which France and Germany - the EU's two richest and most influential members - are at odds is growing, from the bloc's defence strategy to its response to the energy...