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Merz Heads to Beijing as China Reclaims Top Spot in German Trade

The Epoch Times 23 Feb 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to China this week to ... Merz is expected to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing during a visit from Feb.
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Merz's visit can help reaffirm Germany's commitment to pragmatic cooperation: China Daily editorial

China Daily 23 Feb 2026
The two-day visit to China by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, which starts on Wednesday, just after China's Spring Festival holiday, serves as an opportune moment to reflect on the multifaceted relationship between the two countries.
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‘Political sabotage’: EU leaders accuse Hungary of undermining support for Ukraine

The Guardian 23 Feb 2026
Viktor Orbán’s government blocks fresh economic measures against Russia on eve of war’s fourth anniversary. Europe live – latest updates ... ....
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Merz's CDU party unanimously adopts motion to end UNRWA funding, create rules for payments to PA

The Jerusalem Post 22 Feb 2026
At the CDU congress, Merz's party approved a motion to freeze aid to the Palestinian Authority until reforms are made, end EU/German subsidies to UNRWA, and ensure antisemitism compliance ....
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Merz wants to ban Germans from calling in sick

The Daily Telegraph 22 Feb 2026
Friedrich Merz wants to ban Germans from calling in sick to work in a bid to tackle soaring rates of absenteeism ... Mr Merz caused a row in January when he said ... Friedrich Merz, Germany, Coronavirus, Mental health, Doctors.
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China overtakes US as Germany’s top trading partner

The Guardian 22 Feb 2026
Friedrich Merz to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing as China overtakes US as country’s leading export destination.
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Germany news: Merz rallies base at Stuttgart CDU conference

Deutsche Welle 21 Feb 2026
The second day of the conference saw the party vote on dozens of proposals. Federal members came out strong against sugar taxes, call-in sick days, Muslim facial coverings, relaxed debt limits and much more. Follow DW ... .
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Friedrich Merz heads to China for high stakes talks in an effort to reset strained trade relations

The News International 21 Feb 2026
Friedrich Merz heads to China for high stakes talks in an effort to reset strained trade relations. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is scheduled to visit China from February 24 to 27, 2026.
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Germany's Merz seeks 'clear European position' on tariffs before US trip

Khaleejtimes 21 Feb 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Saturday he will hold talks with European allies on a joint response to US tariffs, ahead of a visit to Washington to meet President Donald Trump.
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