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France and Germany to Discuss New Defense Projects at Summit
Chancellor Friedrich Merz will host President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a joint cabinet meeting. The leaders plan to explore new defense industry cooperation after an earlier fighter jet project ended without agreement.
Jul 17, 5:57 AM·1m read2 sources
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz is hosting President Emmanuel Macron this evening at a German Air Force base near Cologne. The meeting takes place on the eve of a Franco-German cabinet session. One goal is to develop new joint defense projects between the two countries.
Officials aim to move forward after a previous effort to build a common fighter jet did not produce results. The discussions will cover several defense-related topics. France 24 reported that the agenda focuses on industrial cooperation and future joint initiatives.
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