epa13116895 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (C-R) and French President Emmanuel Macron (C-L) pose with ministers from both countries for a group picture during the 26th Franco-German Ministerial Council at Augustusburg Palace in Bruehl, Germany, 17 July 2026. France and Germany are expected to announce the first ever participation of German soldiers in...

epa13116893 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (C-R) and French President Emmanuel Macron (C-L) pose with ministers from both countries for a group picture during the 26th Franco-German Ministerial Council at Augustusburg Palace in Bruehl, Germany, 17 July 2026. France and Germany are expected to announce the first ever participation of German soldiers in...

epa13116804 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz awaits French President Emmanuel Macron to inspect the guard of honor ahead of the 26th Franco-German Ministerial Council at Augustusburg Palace in Bruehl, Germany, 17 July 2026. France and Germany are expected to announce the first ever participation of German soldiers in French nuclear weapons exercises. Berlin...

epa13116916 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron (L) arrive for a group picture with ministers from both countries during the 26th Franco-German Ministerial Council at Augustusburg Palace in Bruehl, Germany, 17 July 2026. France and Germany are expected to announce the first ever participation of German soldiers in...