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Merkel and Macron to meet for dinner in Berlin on Friday
French President Emmanuel Macron will have dinner with Angela Merkel in Berlin on Friday - the first time this year the German chancellor has received a foreign leader in person, her spokeswoman said.
Macron and Merkel in talks over European defence and US relations
French leader Emmanuel Macron and his German counterpart Angela Merkel hold talks on Friday on European defence and the early moves of US President Joe Biden to rekindle close transatlantic ties.
Europe's Franco-German 'motor' sputters back to life
President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Angela Merkel have jump-started the Franco-German "motor" at the heart of Europe by jointly pitching a hugely ambitious economic recovery plan, even if it faces a bumpy road ahead.
Merkel's successor responds to Macron's Europe vision
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's anointed successor outlined her vision for Europe, a German paper reported on Saturday, aligning with recent French proposals on security but disagreeing on key social issues.
Germany and France unite to fight 'fake news'
As France and Germany signed a new friendship treaty Tuesday, they sought to debunk what they called fake news and conspiracy claims levelled by far-right nationalist groups.
Macron tells German parliament European revival can prevent global 'chaos'
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday urged a Franco-German push to make Europe a stronger and more confident global player that could prevent "chaos" on the world stage.
Macron, Merkel meet amid WWI centenary debate on European army
The leaders of France and Germany meet in Berlin on Sunday to jointly remember the victims of European wars, presenting also a united front in countering global turmoil stoked by US president Donald Trump.
'Madame Macron?' 'No, I'm the Chancellor of Germany'
There was a touching moment at the First World War centenary commemorations, when a 101-year-old woman thought Chancellor Angela Merkel was French President Emmanuel Macron's wife.
Macron and Merkel lay wreath at WW1 armistice site
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday laid a wreath and unveiled a ceremonial plaque at a war memorial in eastern France where the armistice was signed ending World War I.
Macron hails Merkel's 'dignified' decision to step down in 2021
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday hailed Angela Merkel's "extremely dignified" decision to step down as German chancellor in 2021.
Merkel, Macron look to fire up stuttering Franco-German motor
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel sought to put aside their domestic woes on Friday and advance their European agenda at a meeting in Marseille.
Merkel to meet Macron in Marseille amid EU immigration row
Emmanuel Macron will host German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Mediterranean port city of Marseille on Friday, a French official said, seeking support as he takes on nationalist EU leaders over immigration and institutional reforms.
Macron to renew push for a closer Europe
With nine months to go before European parliament elections, France's President Emmanuel Macron will on Monday renew his plea for a more integrated EU, against a global wave of nationalism.
Macron and Merkel 'concerned' ahead of battle for Syrian rebel holdout
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced concern on Friday about the humanitarian situation in the rebel-held Syrian region of Idlib, which is shaping up be the country's next big battleground.
From migration to defence: Germany and France announce EU reform ideas
France's President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday announced common plans on a plethora of EU reforms ahead of a crunch end-June summit that could determine the future of the bloc.
France and Germany agree to set up eurozone budget
France and Germany have agreed to set up a common budget for the eurozone, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday, announcing a key reform proposal to bolster the bloc.
Migrant feud casts shadow over Macron and Merkel EU meet
French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Germany on Tuesday seeking progress with Chancellor Angela Merkel on elusive eurozone reforms, but the deepening EU rifts over migration threaten to dominate an already daunting agenda.
Macron urges Germany to step up at 'historic moment' for EU
France's President Emmanuel Macron urged Germany to take on the mantle as a leading force reforming Europe at a "historic moment" for the bloc, hours before he was due to receive a key award Thursday for his efforts in boosting EU cohesion.
Macron visits Merkel in bid to salvage EU reform plans
French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Berlin Thursday for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel, hoping to breathe fresh life into his grand vision for EU reforms in the face of growing German resistance.
Germany hits brakes on Macron's dreams for stronger Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron's vision for a stronger European Union may be in tatters as a growing rift emerges with Germany on everything from defence to his plans for deeper eurozone integration.
Macron, Merkel promise EU reform roadmap by June
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday they would come up with a roadmap for a major shake-up of the European Union by June, despite resistance to Macron's ambitious reform agenda from smaller members of the bloc.
Dutch PM warns Macron, Merkel against dictating EU reforms
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Friday cautioned Berlin and Paris not to try to push through their ambitious EU reform plans against the will of other member states.
Merkel visit to Paris gives Macron chance to put EU reforms back on the table
Having finally secured her fourth term as Germany's chancellor, Angela Merkel heads to France on Friday for talks with President Emmanuel Macron, who is eager to push ahead with EU overhauls.