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Merz and Macron Address Rising Threats to Democracy

10/9/2025

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Merz and Macron met in Saarbrücken to discuss threats to democracy.
They cited a Manchester synagogue attack and Hamas indictments in Berlin recently.
They linked internal and external dangers to authoritarian regimes and populist parties.
The AfD, Rassemblement National, and Reform UK are described as pro-Israel.
After Manchester, protests led to arrests and calls for security at Jewish sites.

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Story summary

Merz and Macron met in Saarbrücken to discuss threats to democracy.
They cited a Manchester synagogue attack and Hamas indictments in Berlin recently.
They linked internal and external dangers to authoritarian regimes and populist parties.
The AfD, Rassemblement National, and Reform UK are described as pro-Israel.
After Manchester, protests led to arrests and calls for security at Jewish sites.