The Future of Franco German Relations: Designing a New Élysée Treaty
Channel: IIEA
Date: 2018-10-22

Dr Demesmay and Dr Pütz argue that when Emmanuel Macron was elected President of France, there was great hope that the Franco-German alliance could once again play a leading role in promoting the reforms urgently needed for the future of the EU. Dr Demesmay and Dr Pütz discuss what should and could be the priorities for Franco-German cooperation; the current difficulties in reaching agreements between Germany and France; and the underlying divergences between both countries.

Filmed on the 19th of October 2018