As Merz hosted Macron in Berlin, their agenda included a long list of topics, such as defence, energy and EU trade policy, APA reports citing Euronews.
French President Emmanuel Macron flew into Berlin on Wednesday for discussions over a working dinner with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Merz said the two leaders were set to discuss tariff negotiations between the EU and the US, as the deadline for 30% blanket tariffs on European goods rapidly approaches. A deal with the US is, however, thought to be imminent.
Joint defence policy is also expected to be high on the agenda, especially amid rising tensions surrounding the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet that is planned to be built in Europe in a partnership between France, Germany and Spain. The jets are expected to ready by the end of the decade and enter service in 2040.
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