Merkel & Sarkozy's close political relationshipTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoConstanze Tress01/09/2012January 9, 2012France's President Sarkozy and Germany's Chancellor Merkel enjoy a harmonious relationship when it comes to issues affecting the EU. Their critics, however, that closeness leads them to circumvent European institutions.https://p.dw.com/p/S5bVAdvertisement