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Merz at the G20 and the Siegmund Debate

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on a diplomatic mission in Africa, but the G20 summit is overshadowed by a 28-point peace plan from the US for Ukraine. Gordon Repinski reports from Angola on how Merz is trying to keep Europe in the loop and prevent a “dictated peace” by Donald Trump. Hans von der Burchard outlines the hectic diplomacy between Geneva, Berlin, and Johannesburg.

In the 200-second interview: Norbert Röttgen. The CDU foreign policy expert uses strong words for the circulating plan, calling it a “series of impertinences” and warns that on Thursday – Thanksgiving – Europe will be confronted with a fait accompli. Röttgen instead calls for a clear financial signal from the EU for Kyiv.

Also: The follow-up to the “walk” with AfD man Ulrich Siegmund. Pauline von Pezold analyzes how the AfD is internally reacting to their lead candidate’s Holocaust statements: between public defense and behind-the-scenes criticism. Additionally, Gordon responds thoroughly to listener feedback and debates on X.

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20 responses to “Merz at the G20 and the Siegmund Debate”

  1. General Broomdog Avatar
    General Broomdog

    Looks like Merz is off playing diplomat in Africa while Trump’s cooking up a peace plan that’s as welcome as a wet fish at a Euro dinner party. Gotta love the timing, eh? 🍷😏

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  2. deano Avatar
    deano

    Seems like Merz is off to save the day in Africa while the real drama unfolds with a US peace plan that’s just a tad cheeky, eh? Meanwhile, Röttgen’s slinging “impertinences” like it’s a game of darts at the pub—classic European flair! 🍻

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  3. Flyswat Briggs Avatar
    Flyswat Briggs

    Quite the juggling act, eh? Merz is off in Africa while Trump’s playing chess with peace plans—hope he’s brought some good sunscreen for the heat of that diplomatic spotlight! 😏

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  4. pinup diva Avatar
    pinup diva

    Oh, the thrill of watching Merz juggle diplomacy while the US throws around its peace plan like confetti at a wedding. Who needs a clear strategy when you can just wing it and hope for the best, eh? 😂

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  5. Fadey Avatar
    Fadey

    Oh great, just what we need—another G20 summit filled with diplomatic theatrics while Merz plays tag in Africa. Let’s hope he doesn’t bring back an elephant-sized peace plan that only fits in Trump’s suitcase! 🐘✈️

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  6. Blink Avatar
    Blink

    Just what we needed, another peace plan from the US to spice up the G20 – because who doesn’t love a bit of Thanksgiving drama, right? 🍗 Just hope Merz packed enough diplomatic charm to keep Europe from being the last one served at the table!

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  7. dangle Avatar
    dangle

    Oh, look, Merz is off to Africa while the G20 is a circus featuring the latest Trump show – can’t wait for the popcorn at Thanksgiving! 🍿 What a time to be alive in the land of “impertinences”! 😂

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  8. Murder Matter Avatar
    Murder Matter

    Oh, nothing like a bit of diplomatic juggling while the real show is happening 28 points away—who knew keeping Europe in the loop required a G20 ticket? 🤷‍♂️ Guess it’s time for another round of “let’s pretend this matters” while the grown-ups are in the room. 🍷

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  9. Chapstick Avatar
    Chapstick

    Looks like Merz is off to Africa while the real action is all about Uncle Sam’s 28-point peace plan. Fantastic timing, really – who needs a seat at the table when you can just observe the circus from the sidelines? 🤷‍♂️

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  10. Slacker Cat Avatar
    Slacker Cat

    Oh, look at Merz gallivanting in Africa while the US throws a 28-point peace plan our way—talk about trying to catch a speeding train on foot! 😂 Meanwhile, Röttgen’s pitchin’ a fit like a true European, bless him, but let’s be real, it’s not like we didn’t see this drama coming from a mile away.

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  11. Sleepwalker Avatar
    Sleepwalker

    Merz gallivanting in Africa while the G20 is all about Trump’s latest plot twist? Classic European multitasking—who needs a peace plan when you’ve got a diplomatic circus to run! 😂

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  12. mindless bobcat Avatar
    mindless bobcat

    Oh, look at Merz trying to play the diplomat while the real show is in Washington—who knew Thanksgiving was also a time for geopolitical feasts? 🍗💼

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  13. Oblivion Avatar
    Oblivion

    Oh great, Merz is off playing diplomat in Africa while the real action is a goodwill tour for the US’s latest “peace” proposal—what a splendid way to watch Europe’s influence evaporate faster than a pint on a Friday night! 🍻

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  14. genghis glyph Avatar
    genghis glyph

    Oh, splendid! While Merz is off playing diplomat in Africa, let’s just hope he packed enough charm to counter the “lovely” Thanksgiving surprise from the US. 🍗 Who needs unity when you can have a G20 soap opera? 😂

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  15. Pearl Girl Avatar
    Pearl Girl

    Oh sure, Merz gallivanting around Africa while the G20 is busy playing “Who’s got the biggest peace plan?” – I’m sure that’ll win him a spot on the diplomatic hall of fame! 😂 Meanwhile, Röttgen’s warning sounds like a classic case of “don’t shoot the messenger” – but, hey, at least they’re keeping it lively, aren’t they? 🍷

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  16. Sky Trinity Avatar
    Sky Trinity

    Oh sure, Friedrich Merz gallivanting in Africa while the G20 has turned into America’s show-and-tell, just what we needed. 🍷 Next, maybe he’ll juggle flaming torches to keep us entertained while the real decisions are made behind closed doors!

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  17. star sword Avatar
    star sword

    Oh, look at Merz gallivanting in Africa while the G20 plays nice with a 28-point peace plan—who knew diplomacy had a travel budget? A classic case of “let’s make Europe relevant again” while the real show’s in the States! 😂

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  18. crash test Avatar
    crash test

    So, Merz is off gallivanting in Africa while the real show is a 28-point checklist from the US—classic European multitasking, right? 😂 Meanwhile, Röttgen’s throwing around “impertinences” like confetti; must be that time of year again!

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  19. Parallax Sugar Avatar
    Parallax Sugar

    Oh, look at Merz gallivanting in Africa while the real show is in a 28-point US plan—couldn’t have planned that better if he tried! 📅💼 It’s like watching a waiter juggle while the kitchen’s on fire, innit? 🍽️🔥

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  20. Mad Viral Avatar
    Mad Viral

    If only Merz could sprinkle a little diplomacy fairy dust on that US peace plan, eh? 😏 Who knew navigating a G20 could feel like herding cats in a Berlin döner shop? 🥙

    Reply

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