In a separate message on X, Macron congratulated Trump and sought to play down previous differences.
France and Germany, the European Union’s two main powers, are in delicate positions politically, with French President Macron losing much of his power after defeats in elections earlier this year and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz struggling to keep his coalition together.
A hastily arranged bilateral between the countries’ two defence ministers will take place later on Wednesday in Paris, France’s defence ministry said.
The two sides are likely to discuss strategy on Ukraine, NATO and EU defence strategy, officials said.
CALLS WITH TRUMP ‘LIKE SAUSAGES’
In his congratulation to Trump Macron said he was: “Ready to work together as we did for four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”
In a separate message on X, Macron congratulated Trump and sought to play down previous differences.
France and Germany, the European Union’s two main powers, are in delicate positions politically, with French President Macron losing much of his power after defeats in elections earlier this year and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz struggling to keep his coalition together.
A hastily arranged bilateral between the countries’ two defence ministers will take place later on Wednesday in Paris, France’s defence ministry said.
The two sides are likely to discuss strategy on Ukraine, NATO and EU defence strategy, officials said.
CALLS WITH TRUMP ‘LIKE SAUSAGES’
In his congratulation to Trump Macron said he was: “Ready to work together as we did for four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”
In a separate message on X, Macron congratulated Trump and sought to play down previous differences.
France and Germany, the European Union’s two main powers, are in delicate positions politically, with French President Macron losing much of his power after defeats in elections earlier this year and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz struggling to keep his coalition together.
A hastily arranged bilateral between the countries’ two defence ministers will take place later on Wednesday in Paris, France’s defence ministry said.
The two sides are likely to discuss strategy on Ukraine, NATO and EU defence strategy, officials said.
CALLS WITH TRUMP ‘LIKE SAUSAGES’
In his congratulation to Trump Macron said he was: “Ready to work together as we did for four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”
Leave a Reply