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Germany and France
Europe
Germany and France
How young people are shaping Europe’s future
The “Generation Europe” network brings young people from Germany and France together. Two participants talk about their experiences and expectations.
The pioneers
Rhineland-Palatinate and Burgundy already entered into a twinning agreement before the Élysée Treaty. Young people are still benefiting from it to this day.
For the citizens of both countries
From Élysée Treaty to the Treaty of Aachen: Sabine Thillaye explains why Franco-German friendship needs fresh impetus.
“A friendship like raclette”
“More languages, more opportunities”
Berlin / Paris
Europe needs the strong leadership duo of Germany and France – will the two countries take up the challenge?
A very special relationship
Without borders
Vocational training without borders
A vocational school is preparing German and French youngsters for the employment market. What do the students think of their cross-border learning experience?
Bonjour Berlin!
Berlin sees itself as Germany’s Silicon Valley. Entrepreneurs from France are also increasingly setting up businesses there. Internationalisation is strengthening Berlin’s competitiveness as a business location – and is therefore receiving support.
A question of responsibility
Franziska Gehann is spending a year as a volunteer in Verdun, symbol of the First World War.
A place of glass fragments and light
Nowhere else is Franco-German history as concentrated as it is in Reims Cathedral.
German-French Day
Germany and France celebrate German-French Day on 22 January.
“Europe needs clear political leadership“
Will Germany and France give new impetus to the renewal of the EU? That's what expert Henrik Enderlein thinks.
“My hopes are pinned on the young”
Fighting for Europe: political scientist Gesine Schwan explains how to make the EU appeal to young people again.
In favour of a bold European policy
Will the EU break up? Journalist Gero von Randow explains the reasons against.
“I am allowed to dream”
Not a bureaucratic monster but a unique opportunity: what fascinates bestselling author Robert Menasse about the EU and why he would enlarge it.