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The French presidential candidate who wants to blow up the Franco-German engine
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a far-left French presidential candidate, has vowed to dismantle the Franco-German partnership in the EU, which he claims has primarily served Germany's interests. His campaign highlights hostility toward Germany and the EU, contrasting with the traditional alliance between France and Germany. German lawmakers warn his potential presidency would disrupt bilateral and European cooperation.
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