The "France-Germany axis" in Europe is changing.
Foreign media reported on the evening of February 15: "Germany and France have long been regarded as the 'two engines' and core leaders of the EU, but their relations are currently in a low point. Germany has instead become closer to Italy, with Germany and Italy working together to steer the EU, putting France at risk of being excluded from the core."
The global situation has changed, and Europe is inevitably affected. If the foreign media's statement that the "France-Germany axis" is weakening proves true, and France becomes marginalized, the power structure within Europe will inevitably undergo significant adjustments.
For a long time, France and Germany were the core of the EU, but now their differences have become public and cooperation has failed. France's political situation is unstable, while Germany's foreign policy has shifted. They hold opposing positions on issues such as the economy, defense, and trade, undermining the traditional basis for cooperation. Germany and Italy have quickly moved closer, forming a coalition on issues such as EU reform, competitiveness, and immigration, attempting to reshape the core of EU decision-making. This change marks an acceleration of multipolarity in Europe, with the internal structure becoming more fragmented. In the future, the EU will find it harder to speak with one voice, leading to a more complex and divided governance structure.
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