Macron begins the first state visit to Germany by a French president in 24 years

Macron in Germany warns against 'fascination for authoritarianism'

The visit commenced with Macron's attendance at a festival in Berlin, where he warned against a growing "fascination for authoritarianism" in both major EU nations.

Just two weeks before the European elections, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, warned this Sunday in Berlin accompanied by his German counterpart, Frank Walter-Steinmeier, against the “fascination with authoritarianism” and nationalism at a time when there is “a kind of crisis of democracy” in Europe. Continue reading

France’s Macron makes plea to defend democracy on Germany state visit

Emmanuel Macron on Sunday began the first state visit to Germany by a French president in a quarter-century.

Macron makes rare state visit to Germany to boost ties, defend democracy

For the first time in nearly a quarter of a century, a French president visits Berlin to warm frosty ties.

Besuch bei Freunden? - Macron in Berlin: Warum die deutsch-französische Beziehung leidet

It is the first official state visit of a French president in Berlin in 24 years. The background..

In Berlin for state visit, Macron makes plea to defend democracy

Emmanuel Macron arrived in Berlin on the first state visit to Germany by a French President in a quarter century, bringing a plea to defend democracy against nationalism at upcoming European elections.