Merkel also voiced Germany's commitment to European integration, saying the future of Germany is inextricably linked to the future of Europe, and calling for Germany-France cooperation in the efforts.
In his September speech delivered at the Sorbonne University, French President Emmanuel Macron put forward a comprehensive and ambitious plan to reform the European Union (EU). However, Germany in vacancy of a new government could not make a clear and strong response at present.
Merkel said the EU member countries need more than ever to stick together as one community. That will be crucial in the coming years.
"It will be about whether we Europeans in the global and digital world express our values in solidarity and self-assurance both internally and externally, and whether we work for an economically successful and fair Europe and consequently for the protection of our external borders as well as for the security of Europe citizens," said Merkel.
"Germany and France want to work together to make this happen and thus help to make Europe fit for the future," she said.
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