Merkel and Sarkozy stand for stability

Together with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel will take part in today's celebrations in Paris marking the end of World War I. The commemoration points the way forward for Europe, writes the left-liberal daily La Repubblica: "This is a unique event, an extraordinary symbol of the never-ending process of German-French reconciliation. ... More than a historical gesture, this is also the demonstration of a political will, a sign to the partners of Europe that after their initial indecisiveness and differences of opinion, Merkel and Sarkozy are now travelling the path of their predecessors. ... This is a necessary choice, be it dictated by the logic of realpolitik or the profound conviction that only by deepening the German-French dialogue can the partners further the cause of European integration and guarantee the stability of the old continent."

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