"Macron's Tribute to Wolfgang Schäuble Strengthens Franco-German Ties"

French President Emmanuel Macron surprised and impressed mourners in the German parliament by delivering a eulogy for Wolfgang Schäuble predominantly in German, a language he had only briefly practiced with his German teacher. The gesture of addressing a German audience in German was a rare move for a French president and aimed to strengthen Franco-German friendship. Macron's speech, which moved Schäuble’s wife, highlighted the loss to Germany, Europe, and France. His teacher praised Macron's quick learning and absorption of information, and suggested that it's now up to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to show his commitment to Franco-German relations by practicing his French.