Germany's Angela Merkel and France's Emmanuel Macron meet on Thursday in a medieval island fortress in the Mediterranean to chart the next steps for a partnership that is the driving force behind the European Union.
FILE PHOTO: German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron arrive for a joint press conference at the end of the European summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels on July 21, 2020. John Thys/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Inside the walls of Fort de Bregancon, traditional summer residence of French leaders, the German chancellor and French president will tackle the most pressing issues on the global agenda. At the same time Merkel - mindful of her legacy as her 15 years in power draw to an end - is seeking to cement progress on some long-standing objectives, away from the day-to-day drama of international affairs.
“Both are aware that the EU is in a crucial period and that France and Germany – even though they have different views on a lot of issues – have to stick together,” said one of the two German government sources.
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