The Challenges of Franco-German Relations in the Current Geopolitical Context
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Discussion with Dr. Johann Wadephul, member of the Bundestag and Vice-Chairman of the CDU/CSU Group in the Bundestag for Foreign Affairs, Defense, the Inter-Parliamentary Conference on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP), Council of Europe.
A discussion on the topic of Franco-German relations, particularly on foreign policy and security issues within the transatlantic framework, during a period of geostrategic upheaval.
Chair:
Paul Maurice, Secretary General of the Study Committee on Franco-German Relations (Cerfa), Ifri
Presidency:
Marc Hecker, Deputy Director of Ifri
Anja Czymmeck, Director of the Paris office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation
In partnership with the Paris office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.
This debate will be held in person at Ifri under the Chatham House Rule.
The conference will be held in French and German with simultaneous translation.
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