Franco-German Relations Face Challenges Amid Diplomatic Tensions
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Despite warmer personal relations and some policy cooperation between French President Macron and German Chancellor Merz, their efforts to revitalize the Franco-German engine are hindered by deep divisions on defense and trade issues, with domestic political pressures and upcoming elections threatening further progress.
Topics:world#defense-and-trade-divisions#eu-cooperation#franco-german-relations#macron#merz#politics
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