German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns at Montenegro summit that Western Balkans must not become arena for EU, China, Russia rivalry

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns at Montenegro summit that Western Balkans must not become arena for EU, China, Russia rivalry
Published Oct 22, 2026
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