Following a successful election for Germany's CDU/CSU bloc, leader Friedrich Merz met with French President Macron to strengthen Franco-German ties. Merz expressed ambition for Germany to transition from a passive to a leading middle power in Europe, emphasizing the need for robust cooperation with France and Poland. Current Chancellor Olaf Scholz remains in office while Merz seeks to establish a coalition government, amid concerns over US negotiations related to the Ukraine war and ongoing tariffs affecting European goods. The revival of the Weimar Triangle alliance is also a priority for Merz.
Thank you, dear Emmanuel Macron, for your friendship and your trust in Franco-German relations. Together, our countries can achieve great things for Europe.
We must change from being a sleeping middle power to being a leading middle power.
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