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Germany's Merz Calls for Renewal and Assertiveness Amid Ukraine Tensions

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Germany's Merz Calls for Renewal and Assertiveness Amid Ukraine Tensions
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed optimism in his New Year's address, highlighting the challenges faced in 2025 such as the Ukraine war, economic pressures, and technological changes, while emphasizing the need for reforms and asserting that 2026 could be a year of renewal and new beginnings for Germany and Europe.

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  1. Germany: Merz says 2026 can be a 'year of new beginnings'  DW
  2. Germany's Merz tells Europe to assert itself to safeguard peace, prosperity  Reuters
  3. Merz Rejects ‘Doomsayers’ Ahead of Decisive Year for Germany  Bloomberg.com
  4. 'We are not a pawn in the hands of major powers,' Chancellor Merz  Euronews.com
  5. Merz: The War in Ukraine Could Reach Germany  ISNA News Agency

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