Friedrich Merz & Scott Bessent
27 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Apr 27, 2026
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Friedrich Merz: Merz emphasized Germany's defense spending increases and hosted a pre-summit meeting of European Union — European leaders.
Scott Bessent: Bessent was mentioned as working on sanctions relief for Turkey.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz expressed frustration over the prolonged conflict, stating that the United States is being 'humiliated' by Iranian leaders.
Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent has reiterated Trump's 'red lines' for a deal and has threatened to 'aggressively target' Oman if it facilitates tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating the US stance on sanctions and maritime freedom.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz expressed frustration over the prolonged conflict, stating that the United States is being 'humiliated' by Iranian leaders.
Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent>>> believes elevated yields and inflation are transient and will subside when the conflict ends and the Strait of Hormuz>>> reopens.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz expressed frustration over the prolonged conflict, stating that the United States is being 'humiliated' by Iranian leaders.
Scott Bessent: As U.S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent commented on the slow removal of the U.S. blockade, providing insight into potential economic aspects of a deal.
May 24, 2026 · 104 articles
Domestic
Friedrich Merz: German chancellor; called Graham a true friend and partner.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary; declined interest in Senate seat.
Jul 12, 2026 · 283 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, criticized the United States' negotiation strategy with Iran, leading to a US troop withdrawal from Germany.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is part of a broader economic embargo aimed at suffocating the Iranian regime.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
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.
Mar 03, 2026 · 22 articles
International
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.
Mar 04, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, called on the US and Iran to resume talks and favored a negotiated settlement, condemning Iranian attacks on Arab neighbors.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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