French and German Leaders Commemorate Oradour Massacre Amid Rising Far-Right Influence

Presidents Macron and Steinmeier honor WWII victims, stressing the importance of European unity and reconciliation.

The commemoration marks 80 years since Nazi troops killed 643 civilians in Oradour-sur-Glane.
German President Steinmeier expressed grief and warned against the dangers of nationalism.
Macron emphasized the significance of Franco-German ties for the European project.
The event follows significant gains by far-right parties in recent European elections.
Steinmeier's visit is the first by a German president on the massacre's anniversary.