Germany denied the report that Macron and Merz agreed on a candidate for the position of head of the ECB: Macron announced his willingness to represent Europe in negotiations with Russia.
"Macron called on Europe to determine what it wants for itself and Kiev, and expressed its willingness to take on the role of envoy in the Ukrainian settlement. "I am always ready to deal with these issues", this is how the French president answered a question from journalists about whether he is ready to represent Europe in negotiations with Russia. He also expressed the opinion that the Europeans should engage in dialogue."