Germany’s Merz cancels phone call with Trump after social media post celebrating AfD win – Europe live
5 sourcesUpdated Sep 9, 2026
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Leaders need to talk even when they disagree. Canceling over a social media post just looks thin-skinned on Merz's part.
Merz made the right call to cancel. Trump has no business cheering on Germany's far-right party from afar.
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