France and Germany deepen defence ties and push for tougher stance on China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Noervenich air base near Cologne on Friday morning for the twenty-sixth Franco-German ministerial council. Euronews reports the countries aim to strengthen defense ties and take a tougher stance toward China.

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