Friedrich Merz, future Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, has big plans for his country and isn't afraid to break with traditional policies. This true European and supporter of Franco-German relations has managed to lift the constitutional taboo on the 'debt brake' and wants to commit to European strategic autonomy. Many challenges await him: 'If he succeeds in tackling them, we will be able to say "Germany is back" and even extend this slogan to "Europe is back".

From 6th to 9th June 2024, Europeans were invited to elect their 720  Members of the European Parliament for the next five years oh the 10th legislatiure.  he Robert Schuman Foundation has set up a website to help you better understand the results, the elected MEPs and the composition of the poticial groups,the issues at stake, as well as the workings, role and history of the European Parliament.  It details the composition of the parliamentary committees and allows you to follow the hearings of the commissioners.