Manuel Valls will redeem – it Metz its diplomatic odd Munich? In early February, live from the Bavarian capital he had severely criticized in the German press, politics Angela Merkel against refugees it deemed “unsustainable”. Extremely rare, French Prime Minister will attend this Thursday at the discussions between the President and the German Chancellor. In Berlin, it is satisfied with his presence … On the merits, however, this large-format meeting, which will bring together around twenty French and German ministers. does not look spectacular. No joint initiatives to be expected, nor sensational plans to deepen Franco-German cooperation, the euro zone or the EU. In a curtain raiser, Jean-Marc Ayrault, the Minister-President of Saarland, Kramp-Karrenbauer Anegret will present a report on “ integration within our societies ” people of immigrant, a hot topic in Germany with the massive influx of refugees from the Middle East. Born of this report a Franco-German Council of integration which will bring together association, elected officials and researchers “ exchange best practices and make plans .” On the agenda of the ministers, the subjects of the moment: the scandal “Panama Papers” Greek debt, issues related to energy, the development of the digital single market, growth, youth employment and trade negotiations with the United States.
Routine
The council of minister of exercise routine may seem quirky tunes that in a context of political instability where “ the challenges are considerable ” as readily acknowledges the entourage of Francois Hollande. At the Elysee they protested: “ this meeting is an opportunity to check that contrary to what you may hear, France and Germany have agreed on the essentials and that their method cooperation is unique . ” It feels like an eclipse cooperation. Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande took the hand successively on the hot issues in recent months but without genuine consultation with the approval of the partner: “ Germany is the most exposed to the crisis of refugees and has most struggled in his international contacts. You can not blame him for being active “ reports a French minister, in an allusion to how the Chancellor prepared solo mid-March the cooperation plan with the Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. “ In the same way , said the minister, France has struggled in the fight against terrorism. Germany has said, we follow you! ‘. ” A division of roles which shows that the two countries are certainly “ aware of their responsibilities ” as François Hollande said in his but that cooperation between the major European powers is not so close that ‘they want to say. We know that in France, is criticized Merkel for having opened the doors of Germany to refugees without first talking with key partners. The two leaders announced an initiative on strengthening the euro area by the end of the year but still demand the “ maturation ” -on said in Paris. In their defense, it is unclear how they could make any useful step in this direction before knowing the outcome of the June 23 referendum in the UK on its continuation or not in the European Union. François Hollande has another idea in mind: “ The defense of Europe is a priority, argues -t it in the Bild. Do not count on another power, even friend to get rid of terrorism “
Catherine Chatignoux
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