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Franco-German relations: Steinmeier and Macron say their farewells and create a new momentum for Europe

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

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Presidents Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Emmanuel Macron are about to step down from their offices.

Their meeting in France made it clear how urgently the Franco-German partnership needs new momentum.

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  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:17:00 UTC.

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