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Germany news: Merz to speak at CSU party conference

DW24 October 2026, 10:10 UTCGermany

With his coalition under pressure, Merz will speak at the close of the CSU party conference. Meanwhile, fire has largely destroyed Hitler's former Eagle's Nest retreat. DW has more

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