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France and European Partners Push for Greater Industrial and Strategic Autonomy Ahead of Continental Summit

French officials have intensified consultations with European counterparts on industrial competitiveness, digital sovereignty and defense cooperation, underscoring Paris's support for a more integrated and resilient European Union.
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