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2026-10-31 16:22:24
[German Chancellor Merz: US-Israel-Iran Conflict Costs Europe Over €100 Billion] German Chancellor Merz stated in an interview with the media in Seoul, South Korea, on October 30th that Germany is coordinating and strengthening diplomatic efforts through various channels in hopes of ending the US-Israel-Iran conflict as soon as possible. Merz said the conflict has had a huge impact on Europe; in the past eight months, the resulting rise in energy prices alone has cost Europe over €100 billion. He stated that from an economic perspective, the conflict should end as soon as possible. Merz also called on all parties involved in the conflict to resolve the issue through diplomatic means. (CCTV International News)
