Second, Franco-German cooperation has shown itself all the more indispensable in the enlarged Union. Despite all the differences that might exist between the two countries – differences that are likely to grow – there is no alternative to their alliance.
第二，法德合作在扩大的欧盟中尤为不可或缺。尽管两国之间存有分歧而且有可能扩大，但是它们两国除了联盟别无选择。