Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by his wife Brigitte, will be making a state visit from Sunday to Tuesday to Germany. The purpose of the visit is to emphasize the “permanence and depth of the Franco-German bond” despite recurring disputes over Europe. This will be the first state visit by a French president to Germany since Jacques Chirac in 2000 and the sixth since General de Gaulle in 1962.
Originally scheduled for July 2023 but postponed due to riots in France, the state visit is now confirmed. Despite prior engagements, Macron will visit Berlin, Dresden, and Münster at the invitation of President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The state visit will be followed by a Franco-German Council of Ministers alongside Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday evening in Meseberg.
During the visit, Macron will take part in several important events, including delivering a speech to European youth in Dresden and awarding the Westphalian Peace Prize in Münster for his European commitment. The president will also accompany Steinmeier to Oradour-sur-Glane to mark the 80th anniversary of Nazi abuses and pay homage at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin.
Alongside their official engagements, the presidential couples will explore significant historical and cultural sites in Germany. Macron’s speech in Dresden is expected to focus on strengthening relations between France and Germany and promoting cooperation within Europe. He is likely to emphasize that despite differences over policy issues, both countries share a common commitment to peace and stability on the continent.
The trip aims to deepen relations between France and Germany and emphasize the strength of their friendship as two key players in shaping Europe’s future direction. It comes at a time when both countries are facing numerous challenges within their own borders as well as across Europe, making it all the more important for them to work together closely towards building a better future for themselves and their citizens.
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