At the opening this week of Cebit, the European technology fair, President Nicolas Sarkozy of France surprised his hosts by suggesting that France and Germany work together to develop a supercomputer. But the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, speaking after him, did not mention the offer. And a day later, the German and French economic ministries announced a high-technology partnership without endorsing Mr. Sarkozy’s idea.
Germany’s Hesitance Slows Technology Cooperation With France
March 5, 2008