Germany and France will establish a joint security council.

 

Germany and France are going to establish a joint security council. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have decided to further expand cooperation in the field of defense.

The German media Deutsche Welle reported that a joint defense and security council will be established under this, citing sources.

Merz chose Paris as the first destination of his foreign trip the day after taking office as German Chancellor. There, the two top leaders pledged to increase Europe's security and defense capabilities.

Merz chose Paris as the first destination of his foreign trip the day after taking office as German Chancellor

Merz is visiting Poland on Wednesday. Earlier, Merz also spoke about the Ukraine-Russia war. He confirmed that he will visit Kiev next week. Merz said that he will call on Russia to sign a peace agreement and end the long-term war.