# Franco-German Relations

The €100 Billion Mirage: Macron Fights to Rescue Europe’s Fractured Stealth Jet Program

President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France and Germany's commitment to the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) despite long-standing industrial disputes between Dassault and Airbus. The €100 billion project, essential for European strategic autonomy, faces a critical few weeks as defense ministers attempt to resolve leadership and technical disagreements.