German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin to address mounting tensions over defense cooperation, EU-US trade policy, and leadership of joint military projects. Despite warmer personal relations, the two leaders struggled to bridge deep divisions on key issues such as tariffs, NATO strategy, and the future of a joint fighter jet program. Both leaders emphasized the need for a united European front, especially as the EU prepares potential $100 billion in tariff retaliation against the US. They set an August deadline to resolve their fighter jet dispute, but ongoing disagreements threaten to stall the 'Franco-German engine' that has historically driven EU policy. The outcome of these talks will significantly impact Europe's ability to respond to global trade and security challenges.
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