German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin to address growing divisions between their countries on key issues such as defense cooperation, trade policy, and responses to US tariffs.
Despite warmer personal relations, the leaders struggled to bridge gaps over the joint fighter jet project and how to handle escalating trade disputes with the United States. Both leaders emphasized the importance of a strong Franco-German partnership for European stability, but their talks highlighted persistent disagreements on strategy and leadership. The two countries set an August deadline to resolve their fighter jet conflict, signaling urgency but also ongoing friction.
The outcome of these discussions will be crucial for the EU's ability to present a united front in global affairs.
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