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(MENAFN) Business sentiment across Germany's automotive industry deteriorated sharply in May, hammered by deepening Middle East instability and a renewed wave of US tariff threats, fresh data from the Ifo Institute revealed.

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(MENAFN) Confidence in Germany’s automotive sector declined significantly in May, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and renewed US tariff threats contributing to a weaker outlook, according to data from the Ifo Institute.

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(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized late Sunday that the United States remains Germany’s key strategic partner within NATO, underscoring continued transatlantic cooperation despite recent political disagreements.

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(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged Sunday to preserve cooperation with Washington despite mounting friction with US President Donald Trump, even as bilateral tensions continue to escalate over military commitments and pointed public...

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(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the United States remains and will continue to be Germany’s most important partner within NATO, according to reports. “We share a common goal: Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons,” he...

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(MENAFN) Johann Wadephul said Monday that recent US defense adjustments will not weaken NATO’s overall deterrence in Europe, despite reports of changes to troop deployments and missile plans.