• Merkel: Germany wants strong France just as France wants a strong Germany (but not too strong, like with lots of tanks and artillery and stuff..)
• Ayrault: Franco German relationship is essential; must be cultivated (Try flowers and chocolates…)
• France and Germany have different budget interests but they must be bridged: Merkel
• Everything must be done to keep Greece in the euro: Ayrault
• Merkel: You know my opinion on Greek debt write-down idea (NEIN!)
• Merkel: Full troika report needed by November 20
• Merkel: Optimistic that growth will return to euro zone soon