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Can Germany make Europe pay more for Ukraine?

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November 13, 2026

Germany's push for more European aid for Ukraine is triggering a backlash. Michaela Küfner discusses charges of “blackmail” against Chancellor Merz together with DW colleagues Nina Haase, Max Hofmannn and Teri Schultz.

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