“Concrete Clause” & Eurobonds: Athens–Paris axis reshapes Europe’s power balance
Macron: “We will stand by your side” – Mitsotakis: “Article 42.7 is the crown jewel” – Push for joint EU debt
Macron: “We will stand by your side” – Mitsotakis: “Article 42.7 is the crown jewel” – Push for joint EU debt
Dendias–Votrine talks signal an upgraded bilateral defense partnership tied to energy security, naval cooperation, and European autonomy
In its report, Handelsblatt focuses on Greece’s ambitious €25 billion armament program for the next decade, noting that while Athens is preparing for a massive military modernization, the German defense industry appears to be missing out — while France is emerging as the big winner.
With the French economy and 2026 budget at stake, President Emmanuel Macron seeks consensus among party leaders, while far-right and far-left factions refuse compromise, leaving the country in mounting political uncertainty.