This opinion was expressed by Politico columnists Hans von der Burchard and Clea Kolkatt.

“(German Chancellor. -

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) Olaf Scholz and (French President) Emmanuel Macron have found something in common: growing concern about unfair competition from the United States and the potential need for Europe to strike back,” the article says.

Earlier, Macron expressed regret over Scholz's position on a number of issues, including in the energy sector.