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Friedrich Merz

Tracked across 93 events · 5628 articles · First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last active Apr 20, 2026

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Friedrich Merz, as the German Chancellor, made his first official visit to China, emphasizing the importance of relations with China and upholding the one-China policy. He expressed Germany's commitment to deepening cooperation and rejecting protectionism, aiming to strengthen economic ties and address global challenges.
Feb 25, 2026 · 8 articles
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Friedrich Merz, as the German Chancellor, delivered a significant foreign policy speech emphasizing the European Union's role as an alternative to imperialism and autocracy. His statements aim to strengthen European unity and its position in global power dynamics, while also reaffirming cooperation with the United States.
Jan 29, 2026 · 7 articles
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Friedrich Merz, as the German Chancellor, is leading a business delegation to the Gulf region to strengthen economic and energy partnerships, aiming to diversify Germany's supply chains and reduce reliance on specific energy sources. His visit is expected to foster new trade deals and investments.
Feb 04, 2026 · 7 articles
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Friedrich Merz, as the German Chancellor, initiated confidential talks with Emmanuel Macron regarding a European nuclear deterrent, aiming to strengthen Europe's independent path and reset its relationship with the United States. He also called for repairing transatlantic trust.
Feb 13, 2026 · 10 articles
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Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, opened the Munich Security Conference and called for the United States and Europe to repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust. He emphasized that being part of NATO is advantageous for both sides and advocated for a new trans-Atlantic partnership.
Feb 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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