Germans doesn't want lead by Macron or any other frogs. They know very well who must pay for the new created army. And of course they don't want to die for France ambition imperialism.
France will lead EU. It’s not possible as USA is still in the house. France wants to counter Turkey likewise. Remember their cheap try, by calling NATO “brain dead” regarding of Turkey. With an EU-Army lead by France its more possible.
Macron wants to break apart NATO.
One day, they could have. If they have good and peaceful relations with Russia and USA is agreed on this plan. Right now, EU can not defence themselves without US. Not to mention possible operations abroad of EU. An EU Army will force a counter balance by others also.
First, Germany is skeptical about EU-Army. And an EU-Army without Germany is not possible. Second, Germans don’t like Macron and his ‘imperialism’ ambitions and wannabe leadership. Remember Merkel speed about Macron. Third, German don’t want creep under France Nuclear Umbrella. And of course...
We lost the point on one single citizen. He needs a job first. This job should be well paid. The products and services he needs daily should be affordable. His children should have the possibility of a good occupational training. Something like that.
In the best way, most have houses of his own.