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Merz under scrutiny over Europe's China policy

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Friedrich Merz is drawing attention amid debate over how Europe should respond to China economically and politically. A German outlet describes Europe's aim of showing the 'dragon its teeth', reflecting growing calls in Berlin and Brussels for a tougher stance on trade, supply chains and strategic dependence on Beijing.

Why now: Merz's stance on China policy is a live political topic in Germany amid shifting EU-China relations.

Friedrich MerzEuropean UnionChinaGermany

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• China kritisiert EU-Handelspraktiken – kurz vor wichtigen Gesprächen in Peking · WELT
• Umgang mit China: Europa will dem Drachen die Zähne zeigen · WEB.DE

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