German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin to address mounting disagreements over defense cooperation and escalating trade tensions with the United States. Despite warmer personal relations than in previous years, the leaders struggled to bridge divides on key issues such as NATO strategy, leadership of a joint fighter jet project, and how to respond to potential US tariffs. Both leaders emphasized the need for European unity and trade stability, but their talks highlighted persistent challenges in aligning Franco-German priorities. The outcome of their discussions will be crucial for the EU's approach to defense and its economic relationship with the US. The so-called 'Franco-German engine' remains vital for Europe, but is currently sputtering amid these unresolved disputes.
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