The main takeaways after the far right rocks European politics ...
WEBBRUSSELS (AP) — A four-day election has shaken the foundations of the European Union, with the far right rocking ruling parties in France and Germany, the bloc’s traditional driving forces. For the next five years it will be harder for the …
France and Germany reach ‘breakthrough’ on joint tank plans
WEBMar 22, 2024 · Germany and France have reached a “breakthrough” on plans for a joint tank, in what they described as a sign of mending Franco-German ties which have been strained by differences over...
Macron begins the first state visit to Germany ... - Associated Press News
WEBMay 26, 2024 · BERLIN (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday started the first state visit to Germany by a French head of state in 24 years, a three-day trip meant to underline the strong ties between the European Union’s traditional leading powers ahead of European Parliament elections in which far-right parties in both countries hope for gains.
Poland, France and Germany vow to make Europe stronger as …
WEBThe governments of Poland, France and Germany are vowing to make Europe a security and defense power with a greater ability to back Ukraine.
Strained France-Germany ties slow EU decision making
WEBOct 9, 2023 · The hardest-fought battle is over EU electricity reform. French officials are aggrieved by what they describe as a German attempt to sabotage the competitiveness of France’s nuclear...
Macron and Scholz Meet and Call for More ‘European Sovereignty…
WEBDec 10, 2021 · The new German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, made his first foreign trip to France, where he and President Emmanuel Macron discussed strengthening Europe and their nations’ ties. Credit Credit...
France and Germany seek to move beyond tensions with Paris talks
WEBOct 26, 2022 · French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Olaf Scholz sought to put tensions behind them during a three-hour meeting at which they discussed energy, defence and the geopolitical ...
France and Germany move forward with European fighter jet deal
WEBNov 18, 2022 · France and Germany on Friday hailed the conclusion of a deal to build a new European fighter jet after months of disagreements between two companies involved -- Airbus and Dassault Aviation.
French and German leaders gloss over divisions at summit
WEBJan 22, 2023 · The leaders of France and Germany sought at a summit on Sunday to pave over divisions that have dogged Europe's closest bilateral relation since the war in Ukraine broke out, leaving many of...
Far right surges in EU vote, topping polls in Germany, France, …
WEBJun 9, 2024 · Far-right parties have made significant gains in the European Union parliamentary elections, delivering humiliating defeats to the parties of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President ...