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Merz attacks Trump and Brussels as Germany slows

Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Summary: Merz criticized Trump and Brussels as Germany’s economy faltered and growth stalled.
WHO: Merz
WHAT: Merz blamed abroad amid Germany’s economic slowdown
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Germany’s growth stalled and his popularity fell at home.
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