# Merz says erosion of global order threatens Europe and Asia

https://mins.news/en/item/117117

- DW, 2026-10-27 09:49 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-fall-of-global-order-threatens-europe-asia-merz-says/live-79772992?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> During a visit to Singapore, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the erosion of world order threatens European and Asian interests. He urged the regions to assert their interests amid renewed great-power rivalry and called for stronger trade, investment and security cooperation.

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