Brussels, Belgium, May 9, 2025 (AFP) - 'Coming home': Merz signals Germany back in EU driving seat

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2025-05-09

Germany's Friedrich Merz made clear Friday that Berlin was back at the European top table, ready to help steer the bloc at a time of dizzying challenges, as the new chancellor made his maiden visit to Brussels. After back-to-back trips to boost ties with key neighbours Paris and Warsaw, Merz's Friday visit sought to turn the page on months of political turbulence that left Berlin hamstrung on the EU stage. "Germany needs to play a strong role, an......

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