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

President Emmanuel Macron visited Germany, marking the first state visit by a French head of state in 24 years.
The visit was postponed due to rioting in France after the killing of a 17-year-old by police.
Macron and his wife were hosted by Germany's ceremonial president, followed by meetings with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

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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.

2 years ago

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El Pais

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Macron warns against “fascination with authoritarianism” in Europe during his state visit to Germany

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

2 years ago·Spain

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South China Morning Post

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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.

2 years ago·Hong Kong

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Al Jazeera

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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.

2 years ago·Qatar

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Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)

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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..

2 years ago·Zürich, Switzerland

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The Hindu

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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.

2 years ago·India

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