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Paris Soloist Macron Plays Fox in the EU Hen House

French President Emmanuel Macron has a grand foreign policy vision for Europe and he has been energetically pushing it forward. In the process, though, he has angered Germany and other European Union allies. Von Christiane Hoffmann, Peter Müller, Britta Sandberg und Christoph Schult

Macron Plays Fox in the EU Hen House - Felix Zahn/ imago images / photothek

Commission President Merkel and Macron at Odds over New EU Leader

After disagreements over Brexit, the Nord Stream pipeline and Eurozone reforms, the relationship between France and Germany has grown tenser. Now, another conflict is brewing: Who should become president of the European Commission? Von Julia Amalia Heyer, Christiane Hoffmann, Peter Müller und Britta Sandberg

Merkel and Macron at Odds over New EU Leader - SIPA PRESS / ACTION PRESS

Europe's Sputtering Motor France and Germany Far Apart on EU Reform

The cabinets of Germany and France are set to meet on Tuesday, but the two countries remain far apart when it comes to eurozone reform. Paris is disappointed with Germany's response to Emmanuel Macron's proposals. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

France and Germany Far Apart on EU Reform - Wolfgang Rattay/ REUTERS

France, Germany and the EU The European Motor Sputters to Life

Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Emmanuel Macron hope to reinvigorate the Franco-German partnership. Yet even as military cooperation moves forward, the two countries are still far apart on eurozone reforms. Von Peter Müller und Christian Reiermann

The European Motor Sputters to Life - Kay Nietfeld/ picture alliance / Kay Nietfeld/dpa

Brexit Aftermath Europe's Zero Hour Presents an Opportunity

Brexit is a catastrophe, but it is not the end of the European Union. The EU must now take advantage of the opportunity it has been presented with. Here's how. Von Dirk Kurbjuweit

Europe's Zero Hour Presents an Opportunity - Mathieu Cugnot/ AP

'Poets and Alchemists' Berlin and Paris Undermine Euro Stability

Market uncertainty over the future of the euro has returned, but that hasn't stopped France from flouting European Union deficit rules. Berlin is already busy hashing out a dubious compromise. Von SPIEGEL Staff

Berlin and Paris Undermine Euro Stability - Charles Dharapak/ AP/dpa

Angie Abroad What Merkel's Win Means for Berlin's Allies

Foreign policy has never been one of Angela Merkel's strong suits. But several German allies will be watching closely to see how the chancellor might use her new-found power on the international stage.

What Merkel's Win Means for Berlin's Allies - Adam Berry/ Getty Images

Painful Past German President Visits Nazi Massacre Site

President Joachim Gauck on Wednesday became the first German head of state to visit the French village of Oradour-sur-Glane, the site of a gruesome massacre by the Waffen SS in 1944. It was an emotional visit with heavy significance for French-German relations. Von Florian Gathmann

German President Visits Nazi Massacre Site - Yoan Valat/ dpa

A Difficult Guest Reforms Top German President's France Visit

On Wednesday, President Joachim Gauck will be the first German head of state to visit the village of Oradour-sur-Glane, the site of a massacre perpetrated by German troops in WWII. But he also has a message for the French: He'd like to see more economic reform. Von Florian Gathmann

Reforms Top German President's France Visit - Wolfgang Kumm/ dpa

Bonjour Tristesse The Economic and Political Decline of France

France is in the grip of a crisis. As both its economy and European influence weaken, scandal has hobbled its political elite. The country needs drastic overhaul, but President Hollande does nothing but waver and hesitate. Von Mathieu von Rohr

The Economic and Political Decline of France - ? Stephane Mahe / Reuters/ REUTERS

Commission Reduction EU Leaders to Sidestep Lisbon Treaty Rule

The Lisbon Treaty clearly intends for the size of the European Commission to be reduced below its present size of 27 members. But EU leaders have reached unanimous agreement to sidestep the provision -- and even plan to add a seat to the table for the Croatians. Von Christoph Schult

EU Leaders to Sidestep Lisbon Treaty Rule - European Commission

Crisis of Friendship Split Persists Between Berlin and Paris

As a further sign that all is not well in the Franco-German motor of Europe, the two countries will not issue a joint statement ahead of the next EU summit as Berlin had hoped. The development comes as France slips further into economic malaise.

Split Persists Between Berlin and Paris - Kay Nietfeld/ dpa

'Can't Call That Savings' German Central Bank Head Blasts France

German central bank head Jens Weidmann has strongly criticized French efforts to reduce its budget deficit, just days after the European Union granted Paris more time to meet EU requirements. He warns that French delays could damage the credibility of euro-zone rules.

German Central Bank Head Blasts France - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

Until Elections Do Us Part A Deep Frost in Franco-German Relations

Progress in the European Union is stalled at the moment because France and Germany can't get along. Paris is hoping for a change of government in Berlin after elections this fall, but even that would do little to bridge growing differences between the countries. Von SPIEGEL Staff

A Deep Frost in Franco-German Relations - CARSTEN KOALL/ AFP

EU Parliament President French Criticism of Merkel 'Unfair'

European Parliament President Martin Schulz shielded German Chancellor Angela Merkel from French criticism on Monday evening, saying she couldn't be held responsible for all the bloc's economic woes because 26 other leaders are also involved in decision-making.

French Criticism of Merkel 'Unfair' - BERTRAND LANGLOIS/ AFP

Letter from Berlin Franco-German Left Mired in Difficulties

Germany's Social Democrats had hoped that François Hollande's victory last spring would provide them with some momentum. But Friday's visit to Paris by SPD candidate Peer Steinbrück has highlighted the difficulties facing the European left. A renaissance this election year seems unlikely. Von Charles Hawley

Franco-German Left Mired in Difficulties - Jlgphotographe/ dpa

The World From Berlin 'Merkel and Hollande Seem to Get Along After All'

Tuesday's celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the German-French friendship treaty masked deep differences between the nations. But those differences have always existed, and the countries seem committed to keep on tackling them with compromises that are crucial for Europe, write German commentators.

'Merkel and Hollande Seem to Get Along After All' - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

An Arduous Friendship Differences of Opinion Mark Franco-German Relations

Though France and Germany are coming together this week to celebrate 50 years of postwar friendship, the two countries are growing further apart. Both countries are less interested in finding common ground on important issues and that attitude is preventing them from solving problems facing Europe. Von Mathieu von Rohr

Differences of Opinion Mark Franco-German Relations - Kay Nietfeld/ dpa

Sealed with a Kiss Treaty Heralded New Era in Franco-German Ties

Fifty years ago, German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and French President Charles de Gaulle embraced after signing the Franco-German Friendship Treaty. Since then, the partnership between the two countries has become one of the cornerstones of European stability. Von Christoph Gunkel

Treaty Heralded New Era in Franco-German Ties - AFP

Rhine Realities A Local Look at French-German Relations

German Chancelor Angela Merkel and French President François Hollande are celebrating 50 years of Franco-German relations in Berlin this week. But along the German-French border, thoughts of enmity or reconciliation are a thing of the past. Residents of two towns along the Rhine have different concerns. Von Mathieu von Rohr

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