German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have met in Berlin to reaffirm their commitment to the Franco-German partnership, a cornerstone of the European Union.
Despite warmer personal relations, the leaders are struggling to overcome deep divisions on key issues such as defense cooperation, particularly a joint fighter jet project, and how to respond to escalating trade tensions with the United States. Both leaders have pledged to resolve their differences on the fighter jet program by the end of August and to present a united front on EU-US trade policy, including potential tariff retaliation. However, ongoing disagreements threaten to undermine the effectiveness of their partnership at a critical time for Europe.
The outcome of these talks will significantly impact the EU's ability to respond to global challenges.
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