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Role reversal: how foot-dragging France blindsided newly assertive Berlin
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France's reluctance to finalize a deal on Russian frozen assets has hindered German efforts, led by Friedrich Merz, to assert its influence in European negotiations.
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As Friedrich Merz pushed to finalise a deal on Russian frozen assets, it became clear that he was missing one key ally
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on December 21, 2025.
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