the Franco-German couple goes through a series of disagreements

It was a quiet lunch that took place between Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz, Wednesday, October 26, to discuss three annoying files far from the cameras. First, the price of gas. France, as well as the majority of European countries, are asking for a cap on the price of imported gas, but Germany refuses for fear that their suppliers will sell it to the highest bidder. “It is deeply against the general interest of Europe and it is a very selfish attitude”says Chloé Ridel, deputy director of the Rousseau Institute.

The 2nd subject of contention is an aid plan for German businesses and households of 200 billion euros decided by Olaf Scholz, without warning France or Europe, who howls at unfair competition between European partners. Finally, on the defense project, Olaf Scholz preferred American and Israeli industry to manufacture the European sky shield. Berlin also torpedoes other military projects such as the futuristic combat aircraft, carried by France, which is too expensive and too French.