Why France and Germany have fallen out

On May 21, 2023

For the past couple of months, France and Germany have been in a strained relationship. From disagreements on energy and debt to conflicting visions of strategic autonomy, tensions seem to have escalated. With the EU facing multiple crises and domestic politics adding to the mix, we explore whether this is just another bump in the road or an actual cause for concern.

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00:00 Introduction
00:57 History of Franco-German Relations
03:19 Why Things Have Gotten Worse
04:29 The EU’s Multiple Crises
05:27 Domestic Policies

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