With the war in Ukraine, more difficult Franco-German relations

The Franco-German couple has seen others since the Elysée Treaty signed by De Gaulle and Adenauer, almost 60 years ago. But the relationship between France and Germany is indeed going through a complicated period, as the war in Ukraine is reshuffling the cards in Europe.

In Berlin this Monday evening, anniversary of German reunification, Emmanuel Macron is having dinner with Chancellor Scholz. “These regular meetings are part of the rituals that bring points of view closer together and relaunch a crucial relationship for the whole continent,” explains Yves Bertoncini, President of the European Movement. This is all the more important since the relationship between the two men is not good at the moment. »