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How Merz aims to regain Germany's standing on foreign issues

Christine Mhundwa
May 6, 2025

Holding firm on Ukraine while navigating a hostile Russia and a more distant US under Donald Trump is no easy task. Can Germany's new chancellor Friedrich Merz restore trust at home and reclaim the country's global influence?

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Friedrich Merz's political career began on the foreign stage. From 1989-1994, he served as a member of European Parliament, focusing on financial policy.

Now, as German chancellor three decades later, Merz hopes to restore trust at home and reclaim the country's global influence. 

Explore the foreign policy challenges Merz faces, especially regarding US President Donald Trump and Russia's war in Ukraine.

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