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Japan & Friedrich Merz

13 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated May 09, 2026

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Japan: Japan is mentioned as a potential provider of security guarantees to Ukraine.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, is hosting Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders for a summit in Berlin.
Dec 14, 2025 · 11 articles
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Japan: Japan is anxious about the shrinking trust in the United States as a core partner and is seeking closer ties with other middle powers.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, as Chancellor of Germany, angered Donald Trump by publicly criticizing the US, leading to the withdrawal of US troops from Germany.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Japan: Japan reported higher output levels, attributed to companies speeding up production due to concerns of greater supply chain disruption, despite rising input costs.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, has become a target of Donald Trump's anger for refusing to back the war in Iran or contribute to a peacekeeping force in the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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Japan: Japan is mentioned as another major auto exporting nation that faces 15% auto tariffs, providing a comparison for the European Union's situation.
Friedrich Merz: Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his comments on Iran, further straining relations between the United States and Germany.
May 01, 2026 · 106 articles
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Japan: Japan's authorities intervened in the currency market, spending approximately $64 billion to support the Japan — Japanese yen.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, as German Chancellor, implored Iran to return to negotiations, reflecting international pressure on Tehran.
May 04, 2026 · 46 articles
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Mar 09, 2026 · 137 articles
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Mar 13, 2026 · 32 articles
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Mar 19, 2026 · 17 articles
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Mar 10, 2026 · 35 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 167 articles
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