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UPDATED Jul 19, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
Jul 16, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET

Macron and Merz meet on Franco-German defense cooperation

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Macron and Merz held a joint ministerial retreat to discuss nuclear deterrence, missile defense, long-range strike and space.
WHO: French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: They met for a joint ministerial retreat on deepening Franco-German defense cooperation, with two joint declarations expected.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 9:47 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The meeting was held to discuss deepening cooperation despite differences over major armament programs, following the scrapping of the FCAS fighter jet program.
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