German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron at their joint press conference on Thursday
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Fort de Brégançon, 20. August 2020: The German Chancellor travelled to southern France at the invitation of the French President
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This is the first time that Macron and his wife, Brigitte, have welcomed Chancellor Merkel to their summer residence, Fort de Brégançon
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The two leaders discussed a number of European and international topics
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The current situation in Lebanon and in Belarus, the conflict over gas in the eastern Mediterranean and the coup in Mali were discussed
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Both nations want to speak with one voice in international crises. In Mali, they wish to continue the fight against terrorism in the region
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The country needs stability that is based upon a democratic framework, according to the Chancellor
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