France's Macron: Treaty changes will no longer be a taboo for France

Following his meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron is crossing the wires, via Reuters, at the joint press conference:

Key quotes (via Reuters):

• There are reforms to be carried out, more protection needed for Europe's people
• Plan to carry out reforms in next few months
• Want Europe to be less bureaucratic and more protective
• Franco-German couple needs more pragmatism
• Hopeful we can set up with Germany in next few weeks a road map to reform the euro zone
• Treaty changes will no longer be a taboo for France
• Europe does not defend its workers appropriately
• Europe should not be naive on free trade and protect its companies against social dumping