Franco-German defense council in Brühl to display military unity

Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz hold a joint defense council in Rhineland.

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This meeting aims to overcome recent tensions in military cooperation.

It precedes a traditional Franco-German cabinet meeting.

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