French President Emmanuel Macron has surprised the world with a remarkable display of linguistic prowess in delivering an eulogy for Wolfgang Schäuble predominantly in German at the German parliament. The unexpected move was a rare instance of a French president addressing a German audience in their native language since Charles de Gaulle in 1962. Macron, who practiced for just a few hours under the guidance of his German teacher, Frank Groninger, expressed heartfelt condolences and emphasized the significance of the Franco-German friendship. The gesture took place on January 22, precisely five years after the Aachen treaty and 61 years after the Elysée treaty, symbolizing the enduring cooperation between France and Germany. Despite Macron’s swift learning and impressive linguistic skills, the question now looms about German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s response and commitment to fostering Franco-German relations.
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