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Finance Minister Urges European Unity Amid Global Trade Tensions

1/14/2026

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Lars Klingbeil, Finance Minister, called for a new era of 'European patriotism' to safeguard Europe's economic interests on January 14.
He said state-aid recipients must retain jobs in Europe.
Public procurement should prioritize European-made goods.
He warned that alliances falter as the United States shifts away, and trade becomes weaponized by tariffs and subsidies.
Klingbeil urged Europe to strengthen unity and diversify trade to avoid being pawns of larger powers.

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Lars Klingbeil, Finance Minister, called for a new era of 'European patriotism' to safeguard Europe's economic interests on January 14.
He said state-aid recipients must retain jobs in Europe.
Public procurement should prioritize European-made goods.
He warned that alliances falter as the United States shifts away, and trade becomes weaponized by tariffs and subsidies.
Klingbeil urged Europe to strengthen unity and diversify trade to avoid being pawns of larger powers.