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Germany's Merz says erosion of global order means middle powers in Europe and Asia must be more assertive

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Germany's Merz says erosion of global order means middle powers in Europe and Asia must be more assertive — Image: DW

During a visit to Singapore, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe and Germany want to increase free trade with open competition, reliability and a rules-based order.

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