The no to the summit with Moscow wanted by the two “expiring” leaders indicates the new equilibrium of Europe

It is certainly not the first time. But it is not even that often that the Franco-German axis suffers a defeat in Europe. But last night it happened. The request of Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron to convene a summit between the Union and Russia was rejected. The stance of clear refusal opposed by the Baltic countries, former Soviet republics, Poland, Sweden and even the Netherlands substantially blocked the operation of France and Germany.