Event Brief
Merz Looks to Gulf Ties to Curb Germany’s US Reliance
Filed: Feb 04, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: A three-day trip to Arab Gulf states highlights Berlin’s shift amid cooling ties with Washington and Beijing.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Trip to Arab Gulf states
WHEN: Feb 03, 2026 at 4:35 PM ET
WHERE: Arab Gulf states
WHY: To reduce reliance on the US
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