Merz says eroding world order threatens Europe and Asia
By The BriefBrief
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during a visit to Singapore that the erosion of the world order threatens the interests of European and Asian nations. He also made an upbeat pitch to Asian investors, presenting Europe as a safe bet, as pressure mounted on his coalition in Berlin.
WHO:German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT:Merz said the erosion of the world order threatens European and Asian interests and pitched Europe to Asian investors as a safe bet.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 5:49 AM ET
WHERE:Singapore
WHY:Merz made the remarks while pitching Europe to Asian investors and warning about the erosion of the world order.
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