Germany needs a strong France - Merkel

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel speak to reporters ahead of their meeting in Berlin, Germany, November 18, 2018. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch - Copyright FABRIZIO BENSCH(Reuters)

By Reuters

Published on 22/11/2018 - 12:02•Updated 25/04/2024 - 19:37

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BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany needs a strong France and has an interest in the success of President Emmanuel Macron's economic reforms, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday.

"For us a strong France consequently helps push Europe forward and that's why I have a maximum interest in the success of President Emmanuel Macron," said Merkel.