Paris-Berlin Summit Calls for Iraqi Government for Iraq

"We must move as quickly as possible to a much more political situation, that is to the rapid transfer of governmental responsibility under UN control to an Iraqi government, " he said. "And when I say ‘as quickly as possible’ I am thinking in terms of months naturally, and not in terms of years."

It was at the peak of European divisions over Iraq that France and Germany decided to deepen their ties. It is not the only thing the two have in common, both countries plan tax cuts next year which could leave them in the red if the European Union decides to invoke tough fines.