Ich Liebe Deutsch: Macron's Cabinet Speaks Merkel's Language
- Macron names German speakers to key posts in signal to Berlin
- Finance chief Le Maire already spoke to Germany’s Schaeuble
Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron.
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French President Emmanuel Macron demonstrated his commitment to making a deeper partnership with Berlin one of the pillars of his administration as he convened a cabinet stuffed with German speakers for the first time on Thursday.
At least six members of Macron’s inner circle speak German, and both Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and finance chief Bruno Le Maire have practically a native grasp. Even the president himself has some knowledge of the language, according to his aides, though he did use an earpiece at a joint press conference with Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday. The French and German cabinets will hold a joint meeting in July.