France and Germany: Europe’s stalling engine

Both France and Germany feel like they are putting their necks on the line for each other. And yet, the Franco-German engine has stalled and the EU is paying the price.

It is unrealistic to expect that France and Germany can resolve all of the EU’s problems on their own, but it is obvious that their lack of solidarity and common thinking is pulling the carpet from under the feet of the EU at a time of great tension and challenges.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: France and Germany dither over the eurozone’s future http://www.europeansources.info/record/france-and-germany-dither-over-the-eurozones-future/

ESO: Background information: France and Germany to Europe’s Rescue? http://www.europeansources.info/record/france-and-germany-to-europes-rescue-german-parliament-approves-anti-is-bundeswehr-mission-in-syria/

ESO: Background information: The Franco-German friendship is vital for Europe http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-franco-german-friendship-is-vital-for-europe/

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