French President Macron calls for unified Europe

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French President Emmanuel Macron told German lawmakers on Sunday that it was up to France and Germany to build a modern, efficient, democratic Europe fit for the future.

Acknowledging that Europe faces multiple challenges from climate change to migration, the French leader said only the two neighbors' partnership, as part of a unified, more sovereign Europe, could help the world avoid sliding into chaos. "Europe, and within it the Franco-German alliance, have the obligation ... to guide it on the road to peace," he added.

Urging Europe to take more responsibility for its defense and security, Macron said the continent must not "become a plaything of great powers ... and must not accept a subordinate role in world politics."

Merkel and Macron were also expected to further discuss plans for a future European army, an idea that last week led to a war of words between Macron and US President Donald Trump.

https://www.dw.com/en/emmanuel-macron-calls-for-unified-europe-in-bundestag-address/a-46346197

[roamer65]

1. There's the term I used months ago.

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Franco-German alliance.

Let’s see what side Britain chooses. I think PM Corbyn will choose the EU.

[OnDoutside]

2. I think you are wrong about Corbyn. He is an ideologue, unwilling or incapable of change.

[roamer65]

3. We will see soon.

Britain now stands at a crossroads.

Will it be part of Eurasia or become Airstrip One?

[OnDoutside]

4. I still believe that we will see another referendum. The deal May got is pretty much

what they have now, less any representation or power/influence.