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Chancellor Merz to Address Transatlantic Ties at Munich Conference

2/10/2026

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at Munich Security Conference.
Merz will deliver a speech outlining German foreign policy amid tensions.
A German government official said Merz will seek to maintain ties with the United States and propose a way forward for transatlantic relations.
The Munich Security Conference will address security issues facing Europe and beyond.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at Munich Security Conference.
Merz will deliver a speech outlining German foreign policy amid tensions.
A German government official said Merz will seek to maintain ties with the United States and propose a way forward for transatlantic relations.
The Munich Security Conference will address security issues facing Europe and beyond.