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As France and Germany celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Elysee Treaty, there's mounting pressure for the two countries to revamp their cooperation and leadership within the EU.

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Elysee Treaty: 60 years of Franco-German friendship

Elysee Treaty: 60 years of Franco-German friendship

France and Germany signed the Elysee Treaty 60 years ago, marking the end of an ancient enmity.
PoliticsJanuary 22, 2023
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Franco-German relations under pressure on Elysee anniversary

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Germany and France are under pressure to revamp their cooperation and leadership within the EU.
PoliticsJanuary 22, 2023
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Young people are increasingly European. But the head of the Franco-German Youth Office thinks challenges still exist.
PoliticsJanuary 21, 2019
German and French flags

Elysee Treaty at 55: France, Germany step up cooperation

Elysee Treaty at 55: France, Germany step up cooperation

German parliamentarians have called for closer Franco-German ties. But as always, the devil is in the details.
PoliticsJanuary 22, 2018

France, Germany Celebrate 40 Year Alliance

France, Germany Celebrate 40 Year Alliance

France and Germany celebrate 40 years of post-war reconciliation with the unveiling of a major joint political declaration and a historic joint session of the two countries' parliaments at France's Versailles Palace.
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