Germany's Merz faces pressure to toughen Israel stance after abstaining from coalition letter
"The demands in the letter from the 29 partners to the Israeli government are understandable to me. I would have wished for Germany to join the signal sent by the 29 partners," she said.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during an industrial sector association BDI event in Berlin, Germany, June 23, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/CHRISTIAN MANG)ByREUTERS