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French President Macron makes rare state visit to Germany

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Alex Gerst
May 27, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron has begun a three-day state visit in Germany by attending a "Democracy Festival" celebrating the 75th anniversary of Germany's Basic Law. Franco-German relations have been strained in recent years.

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