Merz cancels Trump call after Trump praises AfD win
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled a scheduled telephone call with US President Donald Trump after the American leader welcomed the victory of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in regional elections.
Consensus
- Friedrich Merz canceled a scheduled phone call with Donald Trump.
- The call was scheduled for September 9.
- Donald Trump publicly congratulated the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after its regional election victory.
- AfD won the regional election in Saxony-Anhalt on September 6, securing 43.8% of the vote and 39 out of 83 seats.
- AfD became the first far-right party in post-war Germany to form a state government.
- Merz's spokesperson stated the cancellation was not due to scheduling conflicts.
- Merz's spokesperson emphasized that Merz has repeatedly opposed foreign interference in Germany's internal affairs, especially regarding elections.
- Trump used the phrase 'Make Germany Great Again' (MGGA) in his post.
Points of divergence
- Merz acknowledged his party's defeat on September 7 and described it as a 'dramatic' loss, noting a 'tectonic shift' in Germany's party system. — vedomosti
- Merz was reportedly offended by Trump's congratulation, implying personal reaction. — vesti
- Merz's spokesperson did not comment on whether the cancellation was related to Trump's statement. — meduza
- The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) received 17.2% of the vote, nearly half of what it received in previous elections. — vedomosti
- Merz had previously clashed with AfD over Russia and Ukraine, including calling for resuming gas deliveries via Nord Stream and ending anti-Russian propaganda. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Merz Cancelled Phone Call with Trump — Meduza
- Mertz canceled phone call with Trump after his words about AdG — Ведомости
- Merz offended by Trump over his congratulation to AfD — Вести
Key entities
- Donald Trump
- USA
- Germany
- Friedrich Merz
- The Guardian
- Mercu
- Alternative for Germany
- AdG
- Moscow
- AFP
- Alternative for Germany (AfD)
- Saxony
- Populist Party
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