Germany and France sent a joint letter to von der Leyen demanding an EU trade "kill switch" targeting China.
Germany, together with France, sent a joint letter to the EU Commission demanding a rapid "kill switch" to cut off market access for countries violating trade rules, targeting China. German Foreign Minister Wadephul issued multiple public statements criticizing Israeli conduct in Gaza, referencing broader geopolitical concerns about Russia and Ukraine.
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- 6 Oct 2026 · 07:45 UTC
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- 6 Oct 2026 · 07:45 UTC
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