On May 7, local time, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Mertz held a meeting at the French presidential palace Elysée Palace. After the meeting, the two sides held a joint press conference. This is Mertz's first official visit since becoming chancellor of Germany. In response to European security issues, Macron said at the press conference, “We will establish a Franco-German defense and security committee.”

On May 7, local time, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Mertz held a meeting at the French presidential palace Elysée Palace. After the meeting, the two sides held a joint press conference. This is Mertz's first official visit since becoming chancellor of Germany. In response to European security issues, Macron said at the press conference, “We will establish a Franco-German defense and security committee.”