A Powerful New European Alliance

Germany and France have had an on-again, off-again relationship for decades. Recently, that relationship has soured. Germany sees France as undermining “the landmark Mercosur trade deal with South America, which the Germans have long wanted in order to promote industrial exports. Germany is also considering pulling out of a €100 billion joint fighter-jet program over disputes with the French” (Politico, January 23, 2026). Germany is particularly bothered by the political instability in France (The Telegraph, February 2, 2026).

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is now looking to Italy’s far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. “In years past, Germany would traditionally have turned to France at decisive moments to map out blueprints for the EU, so it’s significant that Merz is now aligning with Meloni in his attempt to drive forward core European priorities on trade, industry and relations with the U.S.” (Politico). Germany’s foreign minister noted that “Europe’s future, freedom and power” will depend on Germany’s relationship with Italy! Chancellor Merz and Prime Minister Meloni have held meetings that included 21 high-level officials from the two nations, and a lawmaker from Meloni’s political party has observed, “It is clear that Meloni and Merz still probably have a long path ahead of them, during which they can work together.” Both world leaders have suggested changes to the structure of President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” that would decrease his power and influence and increase their own (Politico, January 23, 2026).

What does this relationship look like in view of Bible prophecy? The Bible foretells a coming European “beast” power led by Germany and backed by the Roman Catholic Church—the “woman” who rides the beast (see Revelation 17). The growing relationship between Germany and Italy could lay important groundwork for this coming power. You can understand what to watch for in Europe’s future by reading or listening to The Beast of Revelation.