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Pedro Sánchez & Friedrich Merz

12 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Apr 13, 2026

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Pedro Sánchez: Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, has been critical of U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and has refused to allow U.S. military use of Spanish bases for such strikes, leading to Donald Trump's trade threats.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, met with Donald Trump and agreed with Donald Trump's criticism of Spain's NATO spending, stating that all members should comply with common security commitments.
Mar 03, 2026 · 22 articles
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Pedro Sánchez: Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, has been a vocal critic of the United States and Israel's military actions and has called for the European Union to suspend its association agreement with Israel.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany, has expressed concern that Israel's actions in Lebanon could jeopardize the peace process and has committed Germany to ensuring free shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
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Pedro Sánchez: Pedro Sánchez, as the Prime Minister of Spain, has publicly criticized the US and Israeli military actions in Iran and refused the use of Spanish military bases, leading to trade threats from the United States. His stance is consistent with previous criticisms of Israel's war in Gaza and reduced NATO defense spending.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, privately told Donald Trump that Spain, as a member of the European Union, could not be excluded from a trade agreement between Brussels and Washington, emphasizing that the EU negotiates tariffs collectively.
Mar 04, 2026 · 14 articles
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Pedro Sánchez: Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, was scheduled to meet with Mark Carney during the summit.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, criticized Washington's handling of the Iran conflict, leading to a spat with Donald Trump and the subsequent withdrawal of US troops from Germany.
May 04, 2026 · 18 articles
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Pedro Sánchez: Pedro Sánchez, as the Prime Minister of Spain, publicly defied Donald Trump's threats regarding the use of Spanish military bases for attacks on Iran, leading to a diplomatic dispute and potential trade repercussions for Spain.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, was present during Donald Trump's criticisms of Spain, but his direct involvement in the event's core actions is minimal.
Mar 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Pedro Sánchez: Pedro Sánchez was lashed out at by Donald Trump for his stance on the campaign against Iran.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, criticized the United States' strategy in the Iran war, which led to Donald Trump's decision to withdraw troops from Germany. His remarks also drew criticism from Donald Trump regarding Germany's domestic issues.
May 01, 2026 · 290 articles
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Pedro Sánchez: Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, urged China to play a greater diplomatic role in resolving the conflict in Iran and other global issues.
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, supports direct peace talks between Israel and Lebanon and a diplomatic understanding between the United States and Iran.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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Mar 25, 2026 · 8 articles
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Mar 09, 2026 · 137 articles
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Mar 18, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 06, 2026 · 329 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 167 articles
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