Can the Franco-German couple rekindle their love?

Commentary feature in which writer discusses the prospects for calls for a renewal of the Franco-German economic relationship to help recovery in the wider Europe.

Article report that the French government has been casting around for new projects during 2009 to strengthen Franco-German co-operation at the heart of Europe, but has found little enthusiasm in Berlin.

ESO: Background information: Europe needs stars’ comeback http://www.europeansources.info/record/global-insight-europe-needs-stars-comeback/

France24, 11.11.09: Former foes unite in Paris to mark end of World War I http://www.france24.com/en/20091111-sarkozy-merkel-celebrate-world-war-one-armistice-paris-france-germany-friendship

Deutsche Welle, 11.11.09: Merkel makes history in France on Armistice Day http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,4881205,00.html

http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,658739,00.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,658739,00.html

BBC News, 10.11.09: Leaders build Franco-German ties http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8353809.stm

Spiegel Online International, 11.11.09: Sarkozy Relies on Past to Escape Present Troubles http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,660702,00.html

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