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…
DW reports: 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.
This world story centres on Germany. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Germany's Merz, Asia and Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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