Merkel, Macron Agree to Advance Joint European Weapons Projects
Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to advance joint defense projects at a critical time for Europe’s ambitions to take on a greater global role.
Amid signs of a rapprochement between Europe and the U.S. and renewed tensions with Russia, Merkel and Macron on Friday stressed the determination of their countries to develop new European weapons systems. The countries are looking to clear up issues in the coming weeks, Merkel said after a video conference.