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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said at the Berlin Global Dialogue forum that what worries him most is not the economy, the US or China, but Russia's influence on European society. He accused Moscow of daily hybrid attacks and disinformation, and also stressed that Ukraine's capitulation is unacceptable.
Sevara AzamovaRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at a meeting with young diplomats, stated that Moscow is open to restoring relations with countries committed to honest cooperation. He recalled Vladimir Putin's words about openness to resuming international contacts and criticized the position of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Nord Stream. According to Lavrov, Kyiv and Europe are not ready for negotiations on Ukraine.
Javlon TursunovRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, at a meeting with university graduates entering diplomatic service for the first time, said that Russia does not intend to finally abandon the restoration of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines. He contrasted Moscow's position with the statement by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that Berlin will 'never' restore the Nord Streams. Lavrov linked Germany's rejection of Russian gas to rising electricity prices and continued support for Kyiv
Sevara AzamovaGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz said at the Berlin Global Dialogue conference that Europe does not seek a trade war with China, but is ready to defend its industries against unfair practices. According to him, trade defence instruments are being prepared on a Franco-German initiative, while dialogue with Beijing continues.
Javlon TursunovAt a ceremony in Berlin, Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted the role of Turkish labor migrants in building German industry after the 1961 agreement, named successful Germans of Turkish origin, and warned of the danger of xenophobia, criticizing the concept of 'remigration'.
Javlon TursunovAt the Invest in Germany summit in Berlin, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that participants in the Made for Germany initiative have pledged to invest more than €800 billion ($898 billion) by 2028. The investments will cover automation, robotics, defense, quantum computing and other sectors. Merz promised tax incentives, cheap energy and less bureaucracy, citing the IMF's growth forecast of 1.3% for 2026.
Sevara AzamovaGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz said at the Invest in Germany summit that the country has begun the largest modernization in its recent history: investments in infrastructure, green energy and defense. According to him, more than 500 billion euros will be allocated to strengthening defense capability by the end of the decade. At the same time, according to a ZDF poll from October 8, 59% of Germans consider the coalition's social reforms mistaken.
Otabek YusupovJensen Huang believes AI development in Europe is held back by hesitation and endless analysis, and urged a faster move to practice. At the Invest in Germany summit in Berlin, he and Chancellor Friedrich Merz intend to present a joint AI pact. The government is preparing several hundred million euros, with about a dozen companies joining the project, including Siemens and Audi, as well as the startup Black Forest Labs. The funds will go mainly to computing capacity of Deutsche Telekom's Industrial AI Cloud with the chip
Otabek YusupovMigrant organizations in Germany sent an open letter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz and state premiers demanding the creation of legal, administrative and financial mechanisms to protect migrants before a possible government formation involving the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, where the party won 43.8% in the September 6 election.
Otabek YusupovGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaking at the EU summit in Brussels, said that Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries and other targets are justified, as they weaken Moscow's ability to wage war. According to him, Russia, including Vladimir Putin, does not seek to end the conflict and is escalating hostilities ahead of winter.
Otabek YusupovGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz said after the second day of the EU summit in Brussels that member states still have serious disagreements over the next seven-year budget. A group led by Germany demands substantial cuts to the European Commission's proposals, while a broader group of countries advocates increased spending. Merz hopes for an agreement by the end of the year but does not rule out the talks failing.
Otabek YusupovGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaking at Employers' Day in Berlin, backed a flexible organization of working hours: 12-hour shifts three times a week with a weekly rather than daily limit on hours. The government is preparing a corresponding bill. Its refinement will be entrusted to the new labor minister Alexander Schweitzer, appointed on October 13 after Bärbel Bas's resignation.
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