The German official, visiting Paris, stated, "It is clear thatPresident Trump will pose a challenge." He continued, speaking from theÉlysée Palace where Macron welcomed him, "Europe will not retreat or hide;it will be a confident, constructive partner."
Macron emphasized that "the only response to the era we are entering ismore unity, ambition, boldness, and greater independence for Europeans. This iswhat drives us, and we will continue to work in this direction."
The meeting took place on the 62nd anniversary of the "ÉlyséeTreaty" signed in 1963, which established reconciliation between the twocountries after World War II.
French government spokeswoman Sophie Brima stated, "The French-Germanduo must once again converge strongly and rapidly. Europe cannot stand withouta strong French-German partnership," alongside European CommissionPresident Ursula von der Leyen.
The two leaders have called for support for European automotive, steel, andchemical sectors in response to the blows promised by Trump. But will this bethe agenda of the incoming chancellor?
However, caution prevails amid anticipation. Éline Miyar Dolacrou, a Germanyexpert at the Sorbonne University, said, "This will ease everyonesomewhat, although Merz is also not easy, and the situation will not changedrastically with him."
There is a consensus that both sides have made mistakes, leading to thechill between Macron and Scholz, as their temperaments differ. The Frenchpresident seeks the spotlight, while the German is more reserved in speech.
There are many disagreements, including over the European missile defenseproject, the supply of long-range missiles to Ukraine, and finalizing the freetrade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries—an agreementBerlin advocates against Paris' position.
Éline Miyar Dolacrou stated, "His behavior, actions, his style ofmaking loud statements and creating opportunities, all of this is completely atodds with Scholz's temperament."
He added that Germany views Macron as "a weakened and isolatedpresident."
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