Angela Merkel

Opinion | How Germany is reshaping the world in era of US-China rivalry

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During his state visit to Berlin, Marcos made it clear he had “no choice” but to defend his country’s sovereign rights in the area. But the Filipino leader also clarified that he was not just rejecting any proposals China made and that diplomacy was still his preferred option. Scholz, who hosted three Southeast Asian leaders … Read more

France’s Macron thinks he is the right fit for running Europe’s foreign policy but not everyone agrees

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His controversial comment about boots on the ground earned an instant and very public recrimination from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and angered US officials who privately say such a move might even risk fomenting a clash with Moscow, according to a senior official familiar with the discussions among allies. Macron’s hints were issued to keep … Read more