Merz pronounces direct talks with Iran – and criticizes Israeli assaults in Lebanon | EUROtoday

Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has introduced direct talks between the federal authorities and Iran. The intention is to make a contribution to the success of the upcoming negotiations between the USA and Iran to finish the battle within the area, stated Merz on Thursday in Berlin. He emphasised that there’s now “a window of opportunity for a negotiated solution,” however that the scenario remains to be “fragile.”

The head of presidency expressly criticized the Israeli assaults in Lebanon. The severity with which Israel is waging battle there might trigger the peace course of as a complete to fail. “And that must not happen,” emphasised Merz. “That’s why yesterday I and other heads of state and government asked the Israeli government to end its further intensified attacks.” He is in private contact with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

According to the Chancellor, there’s nonetheless no settlement on doable aid for residents and corporations in view of the excessive power costs. Relief must be focused. “We can’t just pour out help,” stated Merz.

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