Aachen Treaty

Macron hugs Merkel.

Be ‘mein’ valentine: Merkel and Macron renew their ‘vows’ with Aachen treaty, but some critique the coupling

Global Politics

With political turmoil in Europe, political gestures of commitment go a long way. Last month, Europe’s two largest countries, Germany and France, promised closer foreign affairs and defense cooperation in what’s known as the Treaty of Aachen. But is this a good match?