Merz meets Meloni: What Germany and Italy are planning:
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Germany and Italy Forge Stronger Economic and Defense BondsOn January 23, ten ministers gathered in Rome to advance joint efforts in growth, defense, and migration policies between the countries.
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- Chancellor Merz and Prime Minister Meloni reengaged in bilateral talks after two years, addressing economy, defense, and migration issues.
- A joint agreement aimed at cutting red tape is scheduled for formal announcement in early February.
- Both nations intend to enhance the EU single market, which could lead to a GDP increase of up to three percent for their economies.
- Plans to deepen cooperation in the defense sector are underway, though specific details have yet to be revealed.
Everyone here knows that such tariff threats can arise at any time.— Isabelle Schaefers at the EU special summit in Brussels.
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