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Reviving the Franco-German Axis: A Strategic Pillar for Europe’s Defence

What is the central argument of “Reviving the Franco-German Axis”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?

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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-06-30

The renewed partnership between France and Germany marks a decisive moment for European security, placing the Franco-German axis once again at the centre of continental defence policy. The joint article by President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, published ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague, outlines a strategic convergence driven by shared assessments of global instability.

Both leaders present a stark diagnosis: the erosion of international norms and the resurgence of revisionist powers such as Russia require a European response grounded in strength and unity.

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Reviving the Franco-German Axis: A Strategic Pillar for Europe’s Defence

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Both leaders present a stark diagnosis: the erosion of international norms and the resurgence of revisionist powers such as Russia require a European response grounded in strength and unity.

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