Press Review

The report analyzes the Franco-German “new start” of June 2025, initiated by President Macron and new Chancellor Merz. This rapprochement is less the result of a shared vision than a pragmatic reaction to external pressures, such as the NATO summit and the Russian threat. Convergence was observed on defense spending, energy policy (with a détente on nuclear power), and digital innovation, often thanks to the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly. However, deep strategic divergences remain, particularly regarding European autonomy versus the transatlantic link and on issues like the Mercosur agreement. The relationship is therefore a calculated alliance, whose strength will be tested by future geopolitical and economic challenges.