German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin to address growing rifts between their countries on key issues such as defense cooperation, NATO strategy, and escalating trade tensions with the US.
Despite warmer personal relations, the leaders struggled to overcome disagreements on joint projects like the next-generation fighter jet and how to respond to potential US tariffs. Both sides emphasized the need for a united European front and set an August deadline to resolve their fighter jet dispute. The talks come as the EU considers a $100 billion tariff retaliation against the US, highlighting the high stakes for European unity.
The outcome of these discussions will shape the EU's ability to respond to global economic and security challenges.
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