French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz agree to strengthen partnership on decarbonization and climate transition, despite differing energy preferences.

France and Germany have differing energy preferences based on their political stances, rather than nationality. In a recent state visit, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed to strengthen their partnership on strategic areas, including decarbonization and climate transition. These political energy preferences have led to disagreements on nuclear power, gas usage, and combustion engines.