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Francken urged European leaders to stop talking about nuclear deterrence in response to Merz's podcast remarks.
Belgium is part of the U.S. nuclear sharing agreement, with its air forces able to carry American bombs.
Merz suggested Germany could carry foreign nuclear weapons under a broader deterrence debate.
Macron to address France's atomic weapons role in Europe ahead of a March 2 speech.
Francken said FCAS is dead or under reassessment in light of Merz's comments.
Belgian defense minister labeled European leaders' rhetoric on deterrence as not wise.
The remarks coincided with a broader discussion of Europe’s security and nuclear policy.
Francken reaffirmed Belgium's interest in reassessing its stance on defense cooperation.
The exchange underscores tensions between support for deterrence and calls for restraint.

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Merz warns the US against igniting a tariff war while signaling openness to future cooperation with China.
Merz plans to repeat his message in Washington next month during talks with Donald Trump.
He called for ‘strategic partnerships’ with China while criticizing its growing regional military presence.
Merz noted Germany’s auto sector faces pressure to address export declines to China.
Merz criticized Beijing’s expansion of military outposts in the South China Sea.
The chancellor pledged to discuss future China cooperation during a planned trip to Beijing.
Merz acknowledged a potential second term as chancellor.
The remarks were delivered during a traditional event marking Political Ash Wednesday in Germany.
The comments come as Europe grapples with export declines and Beijing’s on-and-off tariff pressures.
The speech emphasized Europe’s ability to respond if US policies overstep.

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The Guardian warns a Berlin-Rome axis could weaken the EU’s green deal and climate goals.
Merz and Meloni are portrayed as champions of deregulation that could hinder Europe’s climate ambitions.
The editorial emphasizes the importance of the EU ETS and green investment to stay competitive.
The piece argues Europe must remain a climate leader amid pressures from populism and external competition.
The Guardian calls for defenders of the EU’s green deal to stand firm.
The editorial frames Russia's war in Ukraine as underscoring the need for a green transition and energy security.
Criticism targets dilution of regulatory standards and calls for strong common EU action.
The piece cites strategic industrial policy as essential for long-term competitiveness.
The editorial connects climate policy to Europe’s overall growth strategy.
The article notes attacks on the budget and flexibility in decarbonization as risky.

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