German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are working to revive the historically pivotal Franco-German partnership, but deep divisions remain over defense cooperation and trade policy.
Their recent Berlin meeting focused on resolving disagreements about a joint fighter jet project and how to respond to escalating EU-US trade tensions, including potential tariffs. While both leaders presented a united front and pledged to coordinate on key issues, underlying disputes—especially regarding European defense strategy—persist. They have set an August deadline to resolve the fighter jet conflict, signaling urgency but also highlighting the complexity of their challenges.
The outcome of their efforts will significantly impact the EU's ability to respond to global economic and security pressures.
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