Merce and Macron's rift threatens EU

An article in the Italian newspaper La Repubblica noted that disagreements between the President of the European Parliament, Kajus Merz, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, on key issues of European policy, including budget, migration, and defense, could lead to a split within the European Union. According to the newspaper, these disagreements complicate the coordination of the European Council's strategy and create a risk of growing internal discontent and disputes among member states.

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In the past, the EU Parliament and national governments have clashed several times over budgetary issues, sometimes leading to diplomatic tensions.