Macron Presses Ahead With His Vision for Europe After Merkel’s Re-Election
- French president is due to outline proposals in speech Tuesday
- Merkel’s coalition difficulty makes prospect of change fade
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel already faces complex coalition negotiations with at least three other parties. Now French President Emmanuel Macron wants in on the act.
In a speech at the Sorbonne in Paris on Tuesday, Macron will make proposals for re-shaping Europe that he acknowledges will require Merkel’s support to push through. While he isn’t seeking to interfere in German domestic politics, it makes sense to air the ideas before a coalition is formed rather than after, an official in his office told reporters.