Germany news: Merz starts Gulf trip with Saudi Arabia visit Matt Ford with AP, AFP, dpa, Reuters ++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Germany news: Merz starts Gulf trip with Saudi Arabia visit Matt Ford with AP, AFP, dpa, Reuters Published 6 hours agoPublished 6 hours agolast updated 39 minutes agolast updated 39 minutes ago Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to talk energy, arms and diplomacy as he embarks on a three-day trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. Back in Germany, airline Lufthansa is investigating its Nazi past. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-merz-starts-gulf-trip-with-saudi-arabia-visit/live-75793869 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Germany and the Gulf region: Energy and arms deals Jens Thurau 22 hours ago22 hours ago German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting three Gulf states within just 72 hours. He is pursuing new "strategic partnerships" — as Germany's friendship with the United States is becoming increasingly fragile. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-and-the-gulf-region-energy-and-arms-deals/a-75789127 © 2026 Deutsche Welle