France–Germany relations or the Franco-German relations [a] form a part of the wider politics of the European Union. The two countries have a long – and often contentious – relationship stretching back to the Middle Ages. After World War II, the two nations have largely reconciled.

Jan 22, 2023 · France and Germany are seeking to overcome differences laid bare by Russia’s war in Ukraine and shore up their alliance with a day of ceremonies and talks Sunday on Europe’s security, energy and other challenges.

Dec 5, 2024 · The political instability in France — and simultaneously in Germany, where the governing coalition collapsed a month ago — could have wide-ranging consequences.

Jan 22, 2025 · The leaders of France and Germany agree that both countries must act for a "strong" Europe, President Emmanuel Macron said after meeting Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Paris on Wednesday, January 22 ...

Jan 22, 2020 · France, since 2017, has been the fourth-largest economic partner of Germany, after China, the United States and the Netherlands. Franco-German trade accounted for 6.4% of total German trade in 2023.

Since March 2019 the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly, comprising 50 deputies each from the German Bundestag and the French National Assembly, has convened twice a year. There are many...

Germany and France for Europe: Germany and France have accomplished a lot together in the past. The two countries have now jointly adopted an agenda for competitiveness and growth in the EU.

Jan 19, 2022 · France is one of Germany’s most important partners in Europe: after the formation of the new federal government in December 2021, the first trip abroad of both Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock took them to Paris.

Jan 22, 2023 · French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hold a press conference following a Franco-German joint cabinet meeting as part of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the...

Germany and France are connected by an eventful shared history and an intensive friendship – discover facts about the Franco-German partnership here.