Event Brief
Germany's Merz heads to Saudi, Gulf for new partners
Filed: Feb 04, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Summary: Chancellor Merz tours Gulf states to secure energy and arms deals.
WHO: Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Tour to forge energy and arms partnerships
WHEN: Feb 03, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates
WHY: To reduce dependence on the U.S. and China
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