Germany and France Unite for a Strong Europe

The recent Franco-German Ministerial Council, marked by a meeting between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Emmanuel Macron, highlights a renewed commitment to deeper cooperation on economic and security policies. Both leaders emphasized their countries‘ central roles within the EU and stressed the importance of becoming a global powerhouse politically, economically, and in security matters. The council plans to adopt an economic declaration featuring strategic concepts and flagship projects alongside a separate security policy declaration, reflecting the urgent need for a robust and united Europe amid global challenges. Read more on Germany’s foreign policy updates on deutschland.de.