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Friedrich Merz

What's on Friedrich Merz's mind?

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the Azerbaijan partnership 35% · newa cabinet reshuffle 23% the growth story 15% · newthe missing Russian gas 12% · neweverything else 15%
#1
Aliyev in Berlin: a gas deal and a strategic handshake

Merz rolls out the honor guard for Aliyev, signs a strategic partnership declaration and an oil-and-gas deal.

Germany's Merz and Azerbaijan's Aliyev sign gas and oil deal

Yahoo · 2026-07-21
our translation

russian gas is gone and he needs a replacement pipeline fast — the red carpet for aliyev is energy security dressed up as diplomacy

new — Aliyev signs strategic pact in Berlinvery sure · 3 sources
#2
Spahn's exit hands Merz a reshuffle — and a reset
Merz hints reshuffle after Spahn quitspretty sure · 3 sources
#3
ZEW jumps to 26.3 as Merz's reforms win praise
new — ZEW sentiment hits 26.3 in Julypretty sure · 2 sources
#4
Merz admits the energy crunch traces to lost Russian gas
new — Merz ties crisis to lost Russian gaspretty sure · 2 sources
tuesday, july 21
Host President Aliyev in Berlin and sign the Azerbaijan gas-and-oil deal(reported)
Talk up the ZEW jump to 26.3 as proof the reforms are landing(reported)
Sound out replacements for Spahn and quietly tease the reshuffle(reported)
Pin the energy squeeze on lost Russian gas one more time(safe bet)

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The source

Germany's Merz and Azerbaijan's Aliyev sign gas and oil deal

news.google.com · 2026-07-21

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