Joint European Union defence force, my vision for the future – French President, Emmanuel Macron

French President, Emmanuel Macron has called for a joint European Union defence force as part of his vision for the future of the bloc.

Information has it that macron proposed greater co-operation on security and the fight against terrorism.

He came to power in May promising to strengthen the Eurozone and deepen European Union integration ahead of Brexit.

The report says macron plans face fresh hurdles after Sunday’s German election with the rise of Eurosceptic alternative for Germany.