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France and Germany 'should be the engine of Europe'

France and Germany will focus on 'strengthening the EU'

In their first meeting, France鈥檚 new president, Emmanuel Macron, and Germany鈥檚 Chancellor, Angela Merkel agreed to focus on 鈥渄eepening and crisis-proofing the EU鈥. The duo have been nicknamed Merkron in the German media and their relationship is central to the future of the European Union and to the Brexit talks.

Sylvie Bermann is the French Ambassador to the UK and Dr Peter Ammon is the German Ambassador to the UK.

(Image: Sylvie Bermann and Dr Peter Ammon, credit: 成人快手)

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