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France, Germany pledge unity to support economy against inflation

September 9, 2022

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France and Germany pledged on Friday to act together to protect households and companies from soaring energy prices, while also using fiscal policy to fight record high inflation.

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire and his German counterpart Christian Lindner made a show of unity at the start of talks for euro zone finance ministers in Prague, telling reporters they would cooperate on policies.

“It is a signal that France and Germany start this meeting together. It is a signal that we are standing shoulder to shoulder, not only here, but policy-wise as well,” Lindner said.

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