Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited France to strengthen Franco-German relations, announcing the creation of a Defence and Security Council. He emphasized cooperation on European challenges, including the war in Ukraine, and plans to visit Kyiv. Merz's visit aims to reset his chancellorship's tone after a rocky start, with Paris expressing hope for a more aligned partnership with Macron compared to the previous chancellor. However, differences remain on trade policies. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)