German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin to reaffirm the Franco-German partnership, a cornerstone of the European Union. Despite warmer personal relations, the leaders are struggling to resolve deep divisions over defense cooperation, particularly a joint fighter jet project, and how to respond to escalating trade tensions with the US. Both sides have set an August deadline to settle their fighter jet dispute, but disagreements persist on broader European defense strategy and trade policy. The talks also focused on presenting a united front in the face of potential US tariffs and maintaining EU stability. While both leaders emphasize unity, their partnership is being tested by complex geopolitical and economic challenges.
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