German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin to address mounting tensions between their countries, particularly over defense leadership and trade policy.
Despite warmer personal relations than in previous administrations, significant disagreements remain on how to handle NATO security and the escalating EU-US trade dispute, including potential $100 billion tariff retaliations. Both leaders emphasized the need for European unity and trade stability, but their talks highlighted the challenges in aligning the interests of Europe's two largest economies. The outcome of their discussions could shape the EU's response to global trade conflicts and its future defense strategy.
The meeting underscores the fragile state of the Franco-German partnership, often seen as the engine of European integration.
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