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26 October 2026

Germany's Merz heads to Asia as security issues loom large

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Germany's Merz heads to Asia as security issues loom large

Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be meeting the leaders of Singapore, Japan and South Korea as Germany seeks to adjust its foreign policy to rising uncertainty and threats to global supply chains.

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