The German minister responsible for the economy and countering climate change, Robert Habeck, on Monday pledged close cooperation with France on his first visit to Paris since taking office. Habeck, a member of Germany’s Greens who also serves as vice chancellor, held talks with French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on combatting climate change while securing prosperity and jobs. Cooperation on industrial policy and enhancing European digital and strategic sovereignty topped the agenda. “We will have to invest for the benefit and growth of our respective economies, so that we comb…