Merz sets the direction in Munich

Chancellor Merz opens the 62nd Munich Security Conference at midday. There is great concern about the cohesion of Europe – in view of Franco–German disagreements and uncertainty about the direction US Secretary of State Rubio’s speech will take.

13. February 2026
Striving for an image of shared determination: Friedrich Merz (right) and Emmanuel Macron in Belgium on Thursday. (picture alliance /Jonas Roosens/ANP)

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Last updated: 13. February 2026