German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin to address growing tensions within their partnership, focusing on defense cooperation and looming trade conflicts.
Despite warmer personal relations compared to previous leadership, the two leaders are struggling to overcome deep divisions on issues such as NATO strategy, EU-US trade policy, and leadership of joint defense projects. The talks come as the EU prepares potential $100 billion tariff retaliation against the US, highlighting the high stakes for European unity. Both leaders emphasized the need for trade stability and lower tariffs, but significant disagreements remain unresolved.
The outcome of their discussions will be crucial for the future direction of the EU's economic and security policies.
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