German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are meeting in Berlin to address growing tensions between their countries, which are the driving force of the European Union.
Despite warmer personal relations, the leaders remain divided on key issues such as defense strategy, leadership of joint fighter jet projects, and how to respond to US-EU trade disputes and tariffs. Their talks come at a critical time for Europe, with NATO security and transatlantic relations also on the agenda. The inability to resolve these disagreements threatens the traditional Franco-German 'engine' that has powered EU integration.
Observers are watching closely to see if the two leaders can overcome their differences or if the partnership will continue to stall.
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