Tag: Charles De Gaulle

• Wednesday, November 7th 2018 - 08:49 UTC

  France planning new aircraft carrier to replace the Charles de Gaulle

  

  France's government launched plans on Tuesday for a new aircraft carrier, saying it will make a decision on how to build the multi-billion-euro warship in 2020. France currently has one carrier, the Charles-de-Gaulle, but is seeking to develop a replacement that would serve until 2080 and be adapted for next-generation combat jets.

• Monday, September 24th 2012 - 02:33 UTC

  France/Germany celebrate 50th anniversary of post-WWII reconciliation speech

  

  French and German leaders have stressed they will remain committed in tackling European issues on the 50th anniversary of a post-WWII reconciliation speech. Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Francois Hollande made the pledge in the German city of Ludwigsburg.