Merkel and Hollande Put on Show of Unity as Economies Diverge
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Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Francois Hollande put on a show of unity to mark a half century of Franco-German cooperation even as economic malaise in the euro area exposes divergences between the two.
The leaders of Europe’s two biggest economies met in Berlin today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Elysee Treaty, which sealed the countries’ cooperation after World War II. The two said they’ll forge a common approach to stabilize the 17-member euro area by May.