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Franco-German relations

More than 60 years since the signing of the Elysee Treaty, there's mounting pressure for France and Germany to revamp their cooperation and leadership within the EU.

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Germany, France establish parliamentary assembly

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BusinessFebruary 22, 2019
French and German flags hang side-by-side

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PoliticsJanuary 22, 2019
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