Germany and France propose new economic forum for top six European Union members
Germany and France proposed a new forum for the six leading EU economies to coordinate policy. The initiative aims to bolster regional economic resilience.
Insights:
The Finance Minister of Germany 
DE, Lars Klingbeil lars klingbeil, sent a letter on Monday, January 27, 2026, to his counterparts in Poland 
PL, Spain 
ES, Italy 
IT, and the Netherlands 
NLproposing a new forum for the six leading economies of the European Union. The initiative, developed in coordination with France 
FR, is intended to strengthen the economic competitiveness and resilience of the region in the face of rising geopolitical uncertainty and trade fragmentation risks.
DE, Lars Klingbeil lars klingbeil, sent a letter on Monday, January 27, 2026, to his counterparts in Poland PL, Spain ES, Italy IT, and the Netherlands NLproposing a new forum for the six leading economies of the European Union. The initiative, developed in coordination with France FR, is intended to strengthen the economic competitiveness and resilience of the region in the face of rising geopolitical uncertainty and trade fragmentation risks.
