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Franco-German 'couple' is strong despite power shift

Monday, February 27, 2012

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  • Sarkozy's alliance
  • Hollande's defiance
  • German self-confidence
  • Germany's European ambitions

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France's President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (REUTERS/Handout)
France's President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (REUTERS/Handout)
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