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France and Germany abandon joint fighter jet project

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to abandon the joint fighter‑jet programme (FCAS), citing irreconcilable disputes over leadership and control that have stalled progress, a decision that could impede further European defence collaboration.

    1. The French authorities ⁠will continue to encourage our companies and armed forces to explore ways and ‌means of pursuing ambitious European projects that are consistent with ‌our national ‌security interests.
    2. The German ⁠authorities considered that it was not possible to put further pressure on the ⁠companies concerned.