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Friedrich Merz in Montenegro: »Ihr müsst auch liefern«, warnt der Kanzler

Die Zeit22 October 2026, 18:30 UTCMontenegro

Die EU müsse wachsen, um sich gegen Russland zu behaupten, sagt Friedrich Merz. Er wirbt hartnäckig um den Westbalkan – doch der Prozess sorgt für Frust auf allen Seiten.

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