Macron wins Merkel backing for bid to shake up Europe

Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble warned that such deep-reaching reforms would require treaty changes, which were "not realistic" at a time when Europe is hit by a surge of anti-euro populism.

... But at a joint press conference following their talks, Merkel adopted a conciliatory tone and offered what appeared to be a key concession.

"From the German point of view, it's possible to change the treaty if it makes sense," she said.