Merz rejects Trump’s Russian diesel deal as unacceptable for Germany and Europe, calling for tougher sanctions after attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s announced diesel agreement with Russia, saying it was “out of the question for Germany and Europe.” Trump said the deal would allow Russian diesel exports to resume.
The Left won 25.7% of the vote in Berlin’s September 20 election, finishing ahead of the SPD and Greens. Before beginning exploratory coalition talks, the three parties agreed on a framework condemning antisemitism, affirming Israel’s right to exist and protecting Jewish life.

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