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Friedrich Merz

Friedrich Merz

German opposition leader, likely next chancellor

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Pentagon pulls 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran dispute

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Mar 14, 2026

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Rubio reassures NATO allies while demanding 3% defense spending increase

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Zelenskyy meets Trump at White House as European allies demand Ukraine solidarity

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Zelenskyy meets Trump at White House as European allies demand Ukraine solidarity

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