German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are struggling to revitalize the crucial Franco-German partnership amid deep disagreements over defense strategy and trade policy.
Despite warmer personal relations compared to previous leadership, their talks in Berlin have been overshadowed by disputes on NATO leadership, EU-US trade tensions, and the future of joint military projects. The leaders' efforts to present a united European front are being tested by looming tariffs and conflicting national interests. These divisions threaten to undermine the traditional 'engine' of European integration at a time of heightened global uncertainty.
The outcome of their discussions will be pivotal for the EU's ability to respond to external challenges and maintain internal cohesion.
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