France–Germany relations - Wikipedia
France–Germany relations or the Franco-German relations [a] form a part of the wider politics of the European Union. The two countries have a long – and often contentious – relationship stretching back to the Middle Ages. After World War II, the two nations have largely reconciled.
France's toppled government adds to the European Union's …
Dec 5, 2024 · The political instability in France — and simultaneously in Germany, where the governing coalition collapsed a month ago — could have wide-ranging consequences.
France, Germany renew alliance strained amid war in Ukraine
Jan 22, 2023 · France and Germany are seeking to overcome differences laid bare by Russia’s war in Ukraine and shore up their alliance with a day of ceremonies and talks Sunday on Europe’s security, energy and other challenges.
Macron begins the first state visit to Germany by a French …
May 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.
What Does France’s Political Instability Mean for Europe?
Dec 17, 2024 · France. European Union. Germany. Europe. Ukraine. Could the country’s debt situation pose a risk of broader EU contagion? The current situation in France is nowhere close to the severity of the ...
French-German declaration - Élysée
Jan 22, 2023 · France and Germany reconfirm their full and unequivocal commitment to the European Union membership perspective of the Western Balkans and call for the acceleration of the accession process, based upon credible reforms by Partners. They will continue to support their reform paths and regional cooperation, including through the Berlin Process.
France and Germany - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
The Treaty on Franco-German Friendship (known as the Élysée Treaty), signed on 22 January 1963 by German Federal Chancellor Adenauer and France’s President de Gaulle, is the foundation of the relationship forged between France and Germany.
France, Germany firm up ties on alliance anniversary amid …
Jan 22, 2023 · French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hold a press conference following a Franco-German joint cabinet meeting as part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the...
Germany and France | Close partnership in Europe - deutschland.de
Jan 19, 2022 · France is one of Germany’s most important partners in Europe: after the formation of the new federal government in December 2021, the first trip abroad of both Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock took them to Paris.
Strained France-Germany ties slow EU decision making
Oct 9, 2023 · Germany and some other EU members are pushing for stricter rules on state-backed support of power prices.