German Chancellor Merz says the situation in the Middle East requires a response from Germany, also with regards to energy
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- Germany is taking up direct talks again with Iranian leadership in Tehran.
- Energy cost relief measures need to be targeted and must not cause supply shortages.
- There is no agreement yet within the coalition on further energy cost relief measures.
- Told Trump again that after a peace agreement, Germany would be ready to contribute to securing the strait of Hormuz within an international mandate.
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