Frankfurt (Germany), Apr. 29 (LaPresse) – The German government confirms the strength of relations with the United States despite recent criticism from US President Donald Trump of Chancellor Friedrich Merz. “We have had good experiences in not commenting in detail on Truth Social posts or statements by other heads of state and government,” said German government spokesperson Steffen Meyer at a press conference regarding the US president’s criticism of the chancellor. The spokesperson stressed that Berlin continues to rely on close cooperation with Washington: “The chancellor reiterated today that he continues to rely on a close partnership with the President of the United States.” “For us, what we discuss together is always decisive. This is our modus operandi,” he added, stressing that dialogue remains the central element of bilateral relations. The spokesperson also clarified that differences of opinion do not undermine the relationship: “It is also part of the exchange to clarify when there are differing views. That can also happen.” Regarding the American perception of relations with Berlin, Meyer declined to comment: “That should be asked of the US government, but of course we assume that dialogue remains close.” On direct contacts between Merz and Trump, the spokesperson provided no specific updates, noting only that “in the past the exchange has been intense through various channels.”
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Frankfurt (Germany), Apr. 29 (LaPresse) – The German government confirms the strength of relations with the United States despite recent criticism from US President Donald Trump of Chancellor Friedrich Merz. “We have had good experiences in not commenting in detail on Truth Social posts or statements by other heads of state and government,” said German government spokesperson Steffen Meyer at a press conference regarding the US president’s criticism of the chancellor. The spokesperson stressed that Berlin continues to rely on close cooperation with Washington: “The chancellor reiterated today that he continues to rely on a close partnership with the President of the United States.” “For us, what we discuss together is always decisive. This is our modus operandi,” he added, stressing that dialogue remains the central element of bilateral relations. The spokesperson also clarified that differences of opinion do not undermine the relationship: “It is also part of the exchange to clarify when there are differing views. That can also happen.” Regarding the American perception of relations with Berlin, Meyer declined to comment: “That should be asked of the US government, but of course we assume that dialogue remains close.” On direct contacts between Merz and Trump, the spokesperson provided no specific updates, noting only that “in the past the exchange has been intense through various channels.”
