France-Germany: Urgent action needed to resolve the crisis
- Posted on February 20, 2026
- By Le Monde
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France-Germany: Urgent action needed to resolve the crisis

EDITORIAL. The rise to power of Friedrich Merz had raised hopes of reviving the French-German partnership. Yet less than a year later, the chancellor and Emmanuel Macron appear to no longer see eye to eye. But with Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump eager to sow division in Europe, it is imperative to overcome this difficult period.