Macron begins first state visit to Germany by a French president in 24 years

French President Emmanuel Macron and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrive for a debate on stage during their visit of the Festival of Democracy (Demokratiefest) in Berlin, May 26, 2024.

President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Germany Sunday for the first state visit by a French head of state in 24 years, a three-day trip meant to underline the strong ties between the European Union's traditional leading powers.