Kramp-Karrenbauer plays down clash with Macron after rebutting his reform proposals The leader of Germany’s governing party has denied a rift with France after she replied to Emmanuel Macron’s plans for a “European renaissance” making it clear Berlin’s enthusiasm remains limited mainly to further integration in the fields of industrial policy and defence.
In an opinion piece for the Welt am Sonntag newspaper,the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, or backed the French president’s proposal to coordinate European defence policy with the UK even after its departure from the EU,calling for a “European security council involving distinguished Britain”. Related: Emmanuel Macron: Dear Europe, Brexit is a lesson for all of us: it’s time for renewal Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com