What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cologne newspaper probes Germany's neighbour (9)" mean?

The definition is "Cologne". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RAG (synonym="derogatory term for a newspaper") in FRANCE (synonym="country sharing a border with Germany") = FRAGRANCE; definition: "Cologne" The answer is FRAGRANCE.

Cologne newspaper probes Germany's neighbour (9)

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