Sunday, October 18, 2026

Franco-German defense cooperation under strain as Macron, Merz meet

France and Germany will discuss deepening cooperation on nuclear deterrence, missile defense, long-range strike capabilities and space at a joint ministerial retreat, the Elysee said, seeking to show that the EU’s two largest defense powers can still work together despite differences over major armament programs.The meetings come weeks after industrial rivalries forced Paris and Berlin…