Besides his lack of respect for French secularism, the president’s inconsistency is being singled out since he refused to take part in the November march against antisemitism.
Chancellor Scholz admitted the two have “very different views on the conflict in the Middle East”, but said “especially in difficult moments, we need direct conversation.”
Despite six countries blocking the proposal, Berlin’s support alone would be enough to reach a qualified majority. Now Scholz is on board, but the Greens still need to be convinced.
