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In the context of the [[European Union]], the cooperation between the two countries is immense and intimate. Even though France has at times been [[eurosceptic]]al in outlook, especially under President [[Charles de Gaulle]], Franco-German agreements and cooperations have always been key to furthering the ideals of [[European integration]].
In recent times, France and Germany are among the most enthusiastic proponents of the further integration of the EU. They are sometimes described as the "twin engine" or "core countries" pushing for moves.<ref>See for instance Loke Hoe Yeong, "[http://www.eucentre.sg/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/BB08-50yearstwinengine.pdf 50 years of the ‘twin engine’ - Franco-German reconciliation, European integration and reflections for Asia]", EU center in Singapore, March 2013</ref> [[Strasbourg tramway|A tram]] straddling the Franco-German border, across the river Rhine from Strasbourg to Kehl, was inaugurated on the 28th of April 2017
==Country comparison==
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