Macron and Steinmeier: Why Franco-German ties lack momentum and a shared vision for Europe
DW · 9 Oct 2026

Macron and Steinmeier: Why Franco-German ties lack momentum and a shared vision for Europe

Presidents Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Emmanuel Macron are about to step down from their offices. Their meeting in France made it clear how urgently the Franco-German partnership needs new momentum.


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