Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz called for unity and a stronger and more competitive European industry on Wednesday in the face of President Donald Trump’s threats to upend transatlantic ties.

The leaders of France and Germany called for a united and resilient Europe during their meeting in Paris. Marking the Elysée Treaty anniversary, they pledged to strengthen European independence amid global challenges.

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the anniversary of the Elysee Treaty, signed between the two nations on 1963. Meanwhile, Yoon Suk Yeol is likely to appear before South Korea’s parliamentary special committee.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris Wednesday as the embattled leaders try to chart a new course for Europe with US President Donald Trump threatening to upend transatlantic relations.

German and French leaders Olaf Scholz and Emmanual Macron will hold bilateral talks. Topics are likely to include the new Trump administration, war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.

Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz wird am heutigen Mittwoch in Paris den französischen Präsidenten Emmanuel Macron treffen. Angesichts der politischen Zeitenwende in Washington werden sie versuchen, in den transatlantischen Beziehungen einen neuen Kurs für Europa zu finden.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to travel to Paris on Wednesday to meet President Emmanuel Macron two days after the inauguration of US President Donald Trump. The French head of state is expected to receive the German chancellor at the Élysée Palace around midday.