Photo: German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz (Right) and French President, Emmanuel Macron, on Sunday in Paris, France, walk in the courtyard of the Elysee Palace before meeting to mark 60 years since a landmark treaty sealed a bond between the longtime enemies
France and Germany leaders are meeting in Paris, France, to mark 60 years landmark treaty that bonds them.
The two countries are also seeking to overcome differences laid bare by Russia’s war in Ukraine, and other issues between the longtime enemies which underpin today’s European Union.
They are also celebrating their decadeslong friendship with a day of ceremonies and talks on Europe’s security, energy and other challenges.
According to VOA, Germany’s entire Cabinet is in Paris for joint meetings, and 300 lawmakers from both countries are coming together at the Sorbonne University
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will oversee two rounds of talks at the Elysee Palace, focusing first on energy and economic policy, and then on defense.
“Let us use our inseparable friendship … to shape the present and future of our continent, together with our European partners,” Scholz said at the ceremony at the Sorbonne.
After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, the European peace project is at a “turning point,” he said.
“Putin’s imperialism will not win. … We will not allow Europe to revert to a time when violence replaced politics and our continent was torn apart by hatred and national rivalries.”
Macron added: “Our unfailing support for the Ukrainian people will continue in every field.”
