France–Germany relations of the further integration of the EU. They are sometimes described as the "twin engine" or "core countries" pushing for moves. A tram straddling the Franco-German border, across the river Rhine from Strasbourg to Kehl, was inaugurated on the 28th of April 2017 symbolising the strength of relation between the two countries. Both France and Germany track their history back to the time of Charlemagne, whose vast empire included most of the area of both modern-day France and Germany – as well as the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, and northern Italy. The death of Charlemagne's son Louis the
Germany women's national cricket team in the 7th European Women’s T20 tournament held at Herning Cricket Club from August 4–7, 2016. The team competed against Italy, France, Belgium, Norway and hosts Denmark. Germany finished at second place in the tournament. Germany women's national cricket team The Germany woman's national cricket team is the team that represents the country of Germany in international Women's cricket matches. The team is organised by German Cricket Federation and has been an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1999. Germany was previously an affiliate member from 1991, till 1999. In April 2018, the ICC granted full Women's