Germany news: Merz in Asia says middle powers must 'assert ' interests

During a visit to Singapore, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe and Germany want to increase free trade with open competition, reliability and a rules-based order.

• German Chancellor Merz is on a multi-day tour of Asia to promote new forms of cooperation and trade
• Germany's defense minister calls for 'a stronger Europe within a stronger NATO'
• Court rules to proceed with case against Nord Stream sabotage suspect 

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