Germany news: Macron and Merz lead bilateral cabinet talks

Berlin and Paris are seeking to deepen security cooperation as ministers meet in western Germany. Meanwhile, a court is set to deliver its verdict on an alleged supporter of the far-right NSU terror group. DW has more.

• French and German ministers are meeting for talks focused on security, defense and economic policy
• The two countries' leaders, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz, want to coordinate more closely on Ukraine, artificial intelligence, industry and energy
• A verdict is due in the case of a woman accused of supporting Germany’s far-right NSU terrorist group
• Prosecutors want Susann E. jailed for four years for helping convicted group member Beate Zschäpe while she was living underground

Here is a roundup of the latest news headlines from Germany on July 17: