
Friedrich Merz is trying to dispel speculation in northern Finland about the end of his chancellorship.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure due to political speculation. He is currently in Rovaniemi, Finland.
Friedrich Merz is trying to dispel speculation in northern Finland about the end of his chancellorship. He is looking for support in the role of European leader - and makes a dramatic appeal to his party friends.
Marina Kormbaki reports from Rovaniemi.
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