Germany's Scholz, France's Macron vow unity

Germany's Scholz, France's Macron vow unity as Trump returns
German and French leaders Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron are holding bilateral talks. Topics include the new Trump administration, war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.
France's President Macron says Europe must "wake up" to defend itself as Trump returns
French President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must "wake up" and spend more on its defense as Trump returns, but how realistic is the suggestion?
France's Macron stresses importance of increasing investments in Europe’s defense
After new US administration took office on Monday, French president says France, Germany must 'play roles to reinforce united, strong, sovereign Europe' - Anadolu Ajansı
Macron Responds to Trump's Inauguration by Urging Europe to 'Wake Up'
Trump has promised to push for peace talks in Ukraine within six months but has criticized Europe's lack of defense spending.
As Trump is sworn in, Macron warns Europe it can't depend only on US weapons
French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Monday that the billions of euros of taxpayer money spent on Europe's military budgets should not be used to buy only American weapons, pushing for more investment in home-grown defence industries.
Weakened Macron and Scholz Seek Common Ground to Handle Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris Wednesday as the embattled leaders try to chart a new course for Europe with US President Donald Trump threatening to upend transatlantic relations.
Scholz and Macron 'stand together' as Europe prepares to face Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said Europe "will not duck and hide" from the incoming US administration, as he visited Paris for key talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. Ahead of the meeting,
Macron and Scholz call for a united Europe in face of Trump's tariff threats
French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz give a joint statement at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Wednesday, Jan. 22 2025
France: Macron receives Olaf Scholz at the Elysée
French President Emmanuel Macron, together with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, called on Wednesday in Paris for ‘greater unity, boldness, ambition and independence of Europeans’ after Donald Trump's arrival in the White House.
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France's Macron wants more young volunteers 'to reinforce' the army
In his New Year's address to the armed forces, President Emmanuel Macron called for a revision of France's military strategy, ...
Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to “wake up” and spend more on defense, in a speech to the French ...
Brigitte Macron Puts Sparkling Spin on Formal Evening Attire for France’s State Dinner for Angola Alongside Husband President Emmanuel Macron
France's president and first lady hosted President Joao Lourenço and his wife, Ana Afonso Dias Lourenço of Angola.
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France's Macron acknowledges that dissolving parliament in 2024 backfired but celebrates Olympics
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged Tuesday in his New Year’s address to the nation that his decision to dissolve parliament, casting France into a political crisis, ...
France's Macron expresses support for new leadership in Lebanon as it recovers from crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron met Friday with Lebanon’s newly elected President Joseph Aoun and vowed to support the small ...
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Germany’s likely next chancellor is already in contact with Macron
Paris and Berlin are currently at odds on several files including trade agreements and what approach to take on China.