A crisis of confidence has emerged between France and Germany within the European Union. According to information, France, despite remaining openly silent, has behind-the-scenes processes to weaken Germany's position and prevent an important decision.
The editorial reports, citing the FT, that Paris, joining other skeptical countries at the last minute, blocked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. This move also eliminated the Chancellor's chance of achieving political success at the summit.
The decision was unexpected for Berlin and has exposed a serious breach of trust within the Franco-German tandem. Diplomatic circles assess this event as a sharp cooling of relations between the two countries.
A high-ranking EU diplomat commented on the situation, stating that this move by French President Emmanuel Macron is perceived as a betrayal by the German leadership and will have political consequences.