German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin to address growing tensions between their countries, particularly over defense leadership and trade policy.
Despite warmer personal relations compared to previous administrations, significant disagreements remain on how to handle NATO security and the escalating EU-US trade row, including potential $100 billion tariff retaliations. Both leaders emphasized the need for European unity and trade stability, but their talks highlighted persistent divisions that threaten the traditional Franco-German engine driving EU policy. The outcome of their discussions could shape Europe's response to global economic and security challenges.
The meeting underscores the fragility of the Franco-German partnership at a critical moment for the EU.
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