2024-02-29 07:32:22
The historic relationship between France and Germany is undergoing tensions which might mark the end of the traditional balance of the European Union.
For decades, the Franco-German couple has been the pillar of the European Union, with emblematic figures like Valéry Giscard d’Estaing and Helmut Schmidt, or even François Mitterrand and Helmut Kohl.
However, the dynamic has changed with developments in Europe, including the enlargement of the Union to 27 members and the rise of a reunified Germany, which now rivals France economically and strategically. .
Recent tensions between Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Olaf Scholz over Ukraine have reflected these changes, with disagreements over whether to send ground troops to the war-torn country.
Analysts perceive Macron’s remarks as a response to Vladimir Putin, indicating that not excluding the use of certain strategic options might strengthen his position during international negotiations.
However, tensions between Paris and Berlin have come to light, highlighting the growing differences between the two countries. Despite the verbal clashes, some believe that a rapprochement is still possible between Macron and Scholz.
Has the Franco-German relationship reached a point of no return, or can a new chapter of cooperation still be written in the European Union? The future will tell whether the Merkel-Macron couple will endure despite current tensions.
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