Daily brief
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for Europe to reduce its economic dependence on the US and China, urging more common EU debt and industrial reforms. He criticized Elon Musk as 'over-subsidized' during a discussion on supporting European businesses. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed on the need for reforms but opposed Macron's proposal for additional shared EU debt.
AirAsia plans to place an order for small jets and drop its Airbus A330neo order.
A report claims Paris manipulates data to portray itself as a tech leader.
France's National Rally leader Jordan Bardella faces cross-party criticism for his vote against a Ukraine loan.
An expert suggests China should consider anti-dumping and anti-subsidy probes into French wine in response to France's proposed tariffs on Chinese goods.