Frankfurt (Germany), 10 July (LaPresse) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Paris on 13 July, where he will take part in the meeting of the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ at 5.00 pm. This was announced by the deputy spokesperson for the federal government, Steffen Meyer. The meeting will focus on security guarantees, continued support for Ukraine and the coordination of initiatives to achieve a ‘just and lasting’ peace in the country. The following day, 14 July, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, Merz will take part in the celebrations for France’s National Day. The two leaders will watch the traditional military parade from the VIP stand on the Champs-Élysées. The German government has also announced that the 26th Franco-German Ministerial Council and the Franco-German Defence and Security Council will take place in Germany on 17 July. On the evening of 16 July, Merz and Macron will meet for bilateral talks, followed by brief statements to the press, a meeting of the delegations and a working dinner. On the morning of 17 July, at 9.00 am, the Chancellor and the French President will chair the Franco-German Defence and Security Council at Noervenich Air Base, focusing on security and strategic cooperation. At the same time, ministers from both governments will hold bilateral meetings with their counterparts at Augustusburg Castle in Brühl. At 11.00, Macron will be officially welcomed by Merz with military honours. This will be followed by the 26th Franco-German Ministerial Council, focusing on the economy, competitiveness, resilience and cooperation between civil societies, as well as the coordination of joint initiatives in view of upcoming European agenda items.
Merz to visit Macron on 13 July, followed by a bilateral summit on 17 July in Germany
Frankfurt (Germany), 10 July (LaPresse) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Paris on 13 July, where he will take part in the meeting of the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ at 5.00 pm. This was announced by the deputy spokesperson for the federal government, Steffen Meyer. The meeting will focus on security guarantees, continued support for Ukraine and the coordination of initiatives to achieve a ‘just and lasting’ peace in the country. The following day, 14 July, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, Merz will take part in the celebrations for France’s National Day. The two leaders will watch the traditional military parade from the VIP stand on the Champs-Élysées. The German government has also announced that the 26th Franco-German Ministerial Council and the Franco-German Defence and Security Council will take place in Germany on 17 July. On the evening of 16 July, Merz and Macron will meet for bilateral talks, followed by brief statements to the press, a meeting of the delegations and a working dinner. On the morning of 17 July, at 9.00 am, the Chancellor and the French President will chair the Franco-German Defence and Security Council at Noervenich Air Base, focusing on security and strategic cooperation. At the same time, ministers from both governments will hold bilateral meetings with their counterparts at Augustusburg Castle in Brühl. At 11.00, Macron will be officially welcomed by Merz with military honours. This will be followed by the 26th Franco-German Ministerial Council, focusing on the economy, competitiveness, resilience and cooperation between civil societies, as well as the coordination of joint initiatives in view of upcoming European agenda items.
