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Merz-Trump Call Cancellation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled a planned phone call with US President Donald Trump on 9 September, shortly after Trump celebrated a regional election win by Germany's far-right AfD party. Merz's spokesperson declined to give a reason. In a Bundestag debate, Merz clashed with AfD leader Alice Weidel and accused the party of pursuing migration policies amounting to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers. Merz had earlier said he was "deeply shocked" by his party's defeat to the AfD in the state election.

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Germany's Merz Cancels Trump Call After AfD Celebration

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled a planned phone call with US President Donald Trump on 9 September, shortly after Trump celebrated a regional election win by Germany's far-right AfD party. Merz's spokesperson declined to give a reason. In a Bundestag debate, Merz clashed with AfD leader Alice Weidel and accused the party of pursuing migration policies amounting to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers. Merz had earlier said he was "deeply shocked" by his party's defeat to the AfD in the state election.

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