Europe

France and Germany mark 50 years of peace

Series of events to mark signing of Elysee Treaty, cementing peace between Europe's most influential countries.
Last Modified: 22 Jan 2013 04:03

The leaders of France and Germany have launched a series of events to mark the signing of the landmark Elysee Treaty.

For 50 years this crucial agreement has been cementing peace between Europe's most influential countries.

Al Jazeera's Nick Spicer reports from Berlin.

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