German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin to address growing tensions between their countries, which are considered the driving force of the European Union.
Despite warmer personal relations, the leaders remain divided on key issues such as defense strategy, leadership of joint military projects, and how to respond to escalating trade disputes with the United States. The talks focused on NATO cooperation and the EU's potential $100 billion tariff retaliation against US trade measures. Both leaders emphasized the need for European unity and trade stability, but significant disagreements persist.
The outcome of their meeting will have major implications for the EU's ability to present a united front on global economic and security challenges.
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