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Merkel, Macron Sign France-Germany Treaty, Boast of Coming 'European Army'
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a new pact between France and Germany on Tuesday, that they promise will pave the way for the two countries to form a "European army." The two leaders inked the Franco-German agreement in the ancient western city of Aachen, Germany, vowing to build a "common military culture" between the two nations.
In a speech during the signing ceremony, Merkel declared that the new Aachen Treaty "contributes to the creation of a European army," but warned of rising nationalism and populism in Europe.
The new accord was signed on the 56-year anniversary of the 1963 Elysee Treaty, which set the tone for the two countries' close relationship when the end of World War II also ended centuries of conflict between France and Germany. Both Merkel and Macron have long been pushing the idea of a joint European Army for the bloc that would be part of the broader NATO alliance.
US President Donald Trump mocked both European leaders late last year by tweeting that "it was Germany in World Wars One & Two - How did that work out for France?"
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