France, Germany Call for a 'Strong Europe'

French and German foreign ministers are calling for "a strong Europe," listing ambitious long-term proposals following Britain's decision to leave the EU.

Jean-Marc Ayrault and Frank-Walter Steinmeier pointed out some priorities for Europe in a document obtained Monday by The Associated Press: a common security agenda, fighting terrorism and integrated asylum and refugee policies.

They acknowledge there are "different levels of ambitions" among the European countries but say France and Germany are responsible for better cohesion and solidarity.

They suggest things like creating a European prosecutor for terrorism and organized crime as well as having international coast guard and border guard units. They also propose working on a common immigration law for Europe.

Ayrault stressed Monday that the British vote to leave the EU "could help Europeans become aware that Europe needs to come closer together."