EU policies - Wüst criticizes slow responses to Macron's European initiative.
The Premier Minister regards the French President as a persistent force for increasing European cooperation, but isn't satisfied with Germany's response: "He's the one leading political debates for a more united Europe. But what's our response? We're expected to act before pointing fingers at others again," Wuest emphasized.
Macron is visiting Germany for a nearly three-day state trip that started on Sunday. On Tuesday, he'll receive the Westphalian Peace Prize in Münster. The French leader is being honored for his efforts to strengthen European bonding. On Monday, Macron gave a heartfelt speech in Dresden advocating for the protection of Europe and cautioning against the rise of extremists in the continent.
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- The visit of Emmanuel Macron to North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous state in Germany, is a testament to his influence as a Head of state advocating for European policy.
- Hendrik Wüst, the Premier Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, expressed concern about Germany's slow response to Macron's European initiatives, despite the French President's persistent efforts to promote unity.
- Macron's trip to Germany includes a notable award ceremony in Münster on Tuesday, where he will receive the Westphalian Peace Prize for his efforts to strengthen European bonds.
- The CDU, one of Germany's major political parties, has been criticized for its slow response to Macron's European initiatives by both Wüst and Macron.
- Düsseldorf, the capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia, played host to Macron's Monday speech, where he emphasized the importance of protecting Europe and warned against increasing extremism on the continent.
- Germany and France, as two prominent European nations, share a significant role in shaping international European policy, with Macron and Wüst serving as key figures in this process.
- While the CDU, led by Olaf Scholz in Berlin, has been criticized for its response to Macron's European initiatives, German-French relations remain vital for Europe's future and cooperation in the global arena.
Source: www.stern.de
