Hollande tells Germany - let's bulk up defence to fight terrorism

French President Francois Hollande attends a joint statement at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, April 5, 2016. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer

BERLIN (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande has pressed Germany to dedicate resources to its military and to intervene outside Europe, arguing that they should not rely on allies to fight terrorism threats.

In an interview with mass-selling German daily Bild published on Wednesday, Hollande thanked Berlin for its military support in Mali, where German forces are helping support a United Nations peacekeeping mission, and Syria.