Statement out from Macron aide 12 May

Almost typed Merlin in the headline !

Newly elected French president to meet Germany's Merkel to stress importance of relationship and re-launching European project, a day after his inauguration.

Re-launch ? Post Brexit ? Wow, let's see where that takes the EU. More politico-speak from both sides as UK prepares to say cheerio.

Says the aide:

"We want to work together on a few priorities: security, investment and social protection."

  • Macron will also visit French troops abroad "very quickly" after Berlin

Macron chews his nails in anticipation of meeting Merkel