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Merz on Borrowed Time as CDU Unrest Grows

A damaging German state-election result has weakened Friedrich Merz, strengthened the AfD, and intensified debate over the CDU’s leadership and electoral strategy.

02 October 2026 · 0 views

Rare Earths Loom Over the Trump–Xi Meeting

China’s dominance in rare-earth processing and magnet manufacturing gives Beijing leverage as Washington and Beijing negotiate tariffs, technology controls, and national security.