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Merz in focus over Russia policy ahead of Peace of Westphalia prize

Original: merz russland

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is being linked in German media coverage to Russia policy, alongside reporting on the International Peace of Westphalia Prize 2026 award ceremony. The prize, named after the 1648 treaties that ended Europe's wars of religion, is drawing attention as debate continues over Germany's stance toward Moscow and the war in Ukraine.

Why now: Interest in Merz's position on Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and a peace-themed award ceremony.

Friedrich MerzRussiaGermanyInternational Peace of Westphalia Prize

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• Preisverleihung: "Internationaler Preis des Westfälischen Friedens 2026" · ZDF
• „Wir wollen zu geeigneter Zeit stabile, berechenbare Beziehungen zu Russland“, sagt Merz · WELT

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