Posted in Europe Merkel resignation threatens Franco-German alliance as tensions on EU future persist Submitted by: robinhood Published Date: January 16, 2021 Leave a Comment on Merkel resignation threatens Franco-German alliance as tensions on EU future persist Merkel resignation threatens Franco-German alliance as tensions on EU future persist ANGELA Merkel's upcoming resignation as Chancellor of Germany threatens to split the European Union as Berlin and Paris fall out over the bloc's future direction. Express.co.uk Submitted by: robinhood