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Merz Rejects France’s Push for Dominant FCAS Workshare

German officials say no 80% workshare request has been lodged, raising pressure on negotiators to salvage an equal consortium structure.

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Overview

  • Chancellor Friedrich Merz publicly rebuffed reports that France seeks an 80% share in the €100 billion Future Combat Air System project.
  • A spokesperson for the German Defence Ministry confirmed that no official demand for such an enlarged workshare has been received to date.
  • SPD and CDU/CSU defence spokespeople warned that ceding an 80% stake to France would likely spell the end of the trilateral venture.
  • Talks between Germany, France and Spain remain deadlocked as partners aim to finalize consortium terms by the end of the year.
  • Germany is evaluating the UK-led Tempest programme with BAE Systems, Leonardo and Mitsubishi as a contingency if FCAS negotiations collapse.