Merz cancels Trump call after AfD congratulations

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cancelled a scheduled phone call with US President Donald Trump. The call was planned to discuss the upcoming 9/11 memorial anniversary, and no new date has been set. The cancellation came hours after Trump posted on Truth Social congratulating the far-right AfD party on its election success in Saxony-Anhalt, using the slogan "MGGA" (Make Germany Great Again). A German government spokesperson declined to comment directly on Trump's remarks. Merz consistently opposes foreign interference in Germany's internal political processes and election campaigns. The spokesperson stated the cancellation was unrelated to scheduling issues.


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