CDU leader calls for a return to the common policy of the Franco-German axis in Europe. “The German-French relationship has been heavily burdened by the federal government in recent months.” The federal government isolating itself not only in energy policy but also in China policy in Europe.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz asked Chancellor Olaf Scholz before his trip to Paris to return to a common policy of the Franco-German axis in Europe. “The German-French relationship has been heavily burdened by the federal government in recent months,” said the Union faction leader of the “Augsburger Allgemeine”. “The Chancellor must use this trip to get the Franco-German engine running again,” stressed Merz before the SPD Chancellor’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron planned for Wednesday.
“The Chancellor’s trip to Paris is clearly intended to limit the damage,” said Merz. The federal government is responsible for the recent upset with France, “not only because of the debate about energy policy, but also because of Mr. Scholz’s planned visit to China next week,” criticized the CDU chairman. “I am following with concern how Germany is increasingly isolating itself in Europe and that there is no longer a coordinated line between Germany and France on major international issues such as future dealings with China or the consequences of the Ukraine war,” emphasized Merz. Scholz must put Franco-German relations in Europe back in order
