French President Emmanuel Macron announced the creation of a Franco-German Defense and Security Council. The announcement was made during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday. The council aims to provide operational responses to common strategic challenges.
Macron emphasized that both nations will continue investing in defense. He also stated that France and Germany, along with their partners, will continue working towards a ceasefire in Ukraine. Merz added that all EU members need to increase defense spending.