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Friedrich Merz & Pedro Sánchez

14 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Apr 13, 2026

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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, met with Donald Trump and agreed with Donald Trump's criticism of Spain's NATO spending, stating that all members should comply with common security commitments.
Pedro Sánchez: Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, has been critical of U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and has refused to allow U.S. military use of Spanish bases for such strikes, leading to Donald Trump's trade threats.
Mar 03, 2026 · 22 articles
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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany, has expressed concern that Israel's actions in Lebanon could jeopardize the peace process and has committed Germany to ensuring free shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pedro Sánchez: Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, has been a vocal critic of the United States and Israel's military actions and has called for the European Union to suspend its association agreement with Israel.
Apr 09, 2026 · 7 articles
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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, privately told Donald Trump that Spain, as a member of the European Union, could not be excluded from a trade agreement between Brussels and Washington, emphasizing that the EU negotiates tariffs collectively.
Pedro Sánchez: Pedro Sánchez, as the Prime Minister of Spain, has publicly criticized the US and Israeli military actions in Iran and refused the use of Spanish military bases, leading to trade threats from the United States. His stance is consistent with previous criticisms of Israel's war in Gaza and reduced NATO defense spending.
Mar 04, 2026 · 14 articles
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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, was present during Donald Trump's criticisms of Spain, but his direct involvement in the event's core actions is minimal.
Pedro Sánchez: Pedro Sánchez, as the Prime Minister of Spain, publicly defied Donald Trump's threats regarding the use of Spanish military bases for attacks on Iran, leading to a diplomatic dispute and potential trade repercussions for Spain.
Mar 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 06, 2026 · 329 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 167 articles
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Pedro Sánchez: Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, urged China to play a greater diplomatic role in resolving the conflict in Iran and other global issues.
Apr 11, 2026 · 300 articles
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May 04, 2026 · 18 articles
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