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Germany toughens stance on Trump, says Merz
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: Friedrich Merz’s criticism of Trump’s foreign policy aims to shift focus away from Vladimir Putin and protect US allies.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Germany’s leadership criticized Trump’s foreign policy as part of a tougher stance.
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 8:27 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: To get the US president to think less about Vladimir Putin and protect America’s allies.
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