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Germany: Merz clashes with AfD and Trump as UAE pledges €40B investment

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has engaged in a heated political confrontation with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party following their significant electoral success in Saxony-Anhalt. During a parliamentary debate, Merz accused the AfD of planning ‘ethnic cleansing’ through their ‘remigration’ policy, arguing that such measures would lead to the collapse of essential sectors including hospitals, nursing homes, and the craft industry.

Simultaneously, tensions have risen between Merz and US President Donald Trump. Merz postponed a scheduled phone call with Trump after the US President praised the AfD's performance on social media, using the phrase ‘MGGA’ (Make Germany Great Again). The German government clarified that the postponement was not due to scheduling conflicts, though Merz has consistently cautioned against foreign interference in German domestic politics.

In economic news, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is conducting a state visit to Germany. The visit has resulted in the announcement of a major investment package, with the UAE pledging approximately 40 billion euros to bolster German industrial competitiveness, digital infrastructure, and energy security. The two nations also reaffirmed their commitment to a two-state solution in the Middle East and condemned Iranian threats to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Alternative for Germany · Alternative für Deutschland · Donald Trump · Friedrich Merz · Germany · Metin Hakverdi · Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan · Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan · Saxony-Anhalt · Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan · Stefan Cornelius · United Arab Emirates

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