On November 18, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron visited Berlin to co‑preside the European Digital Sovereignty Summit with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The summit followed the Franco‑German agenda for economic competitiveness agreed at the ministerial meeting in Toulon on August 29. It focused on speeding convergence in digital policy, simplifying regulations, enhancing competitiveness, securing data sovereignty, and ensuring fairness in the European market. Particular emphasis was placed on cloud services and artificial intelligence. The event saw numerous private investment announcements and partnerships among French, German, and other European actors. After the summit, Macron and Merz held a joint press conference, a bilateral meeting, and a working dinner with the UK prime minister. A joint communiqué highlighted commitments to a more competitive and sovereign Europe.
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