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Merz Urges Coalition Unity Against Russia’s Daily Destabilization

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 11:19 PM UTC · How we work

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged his coalition to unite against Russian destabilisation.
He said Russia daily targets Germany with cyberattacks, sabotage and other operations.
He cited a drone attack on a cargo plane at Leipzig Airport on Aug. 4.
He rejected cooperation with the far-right AfD, saying such politicians have no place in the Union.
He called for swift pension, tax and welfare reforms to revive Germany’s economy.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged his coalition to unite against Russian destabilisation.
He said Russia daily targets Germany with cyberattacks, sabotage and other operations.
He cited a drone attack on a cargo plane at Leipzig Airport on Aug. 4.
He rejected cooperation with the far-right AfD, saying such politicians have no place in the Union.
He called for swift pension, tax and welfare reforms to revive Germany’s economy.