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Germany and France

The Franco-German friendship in focus. What connects Germany and France? Discover everything you need to know about the special relationship between the two countries and the major influence it has had on European history.

Over many years, Germany and France have formed a close partnership. Today, this is a key element of European integration. Which historical events, treaties and agreements laid the cornerstone for this friendship? Learn more about the cultural history of the two nations, about art and literature, and about educational and exchange programmes. What do people in the two countries learn from one another and how will they continue to inspire each other in the future?

Jugendliche engagieren sich für Zusammenhalt in der EU. “My hopes are pinned on the young”
Die Flaggen Deutschlands und Frankreichs vor dem Reichstagsgebäude Franco-German friendship “Breathing life into our friendship“
Grund zum Jubeln: die deutsch-französische Freundschaft
"Very enriching experiences"
They live the Franco-German friendship - three young people talk about their experiences in the neighbouring country.
Der Hauptsitz von ARTE in Straßburg
Neighbours become better acquainted
It began as a project to promote Franco-German understanding – nowadays ARTE is a channel for Europe.
Youth
United in diversity
Three young people, two from Germany and one from France, explain why cultural exchange is especially important in times of crisis.
Frankreichs Präsident Macron und Bundeskanzler Scholz Franco-German friendship Europe Five years of the Aachen Treaty
Scholz und Macron im Gespräch mit der „Generation Europa“ Europe Germany and France How young people are shaping Europe’s future
Altstadt von Dijon, Partnerstadt von Mainz
The pioneers of partnership
Rhineland-Palatinate and Burgundy already entered into a twinning agreement before the Élysée Treaty. Young people are still benefiting from it to this day.
Fahnen von Deutschland und Frankreich
A very special relationship
What links Germany and France – and why the two partners are sometimes entirely unable to understand what is happening in the neighbouring country.
Reims Kathedrale A place of glass fragments and light
German-French Day