Germany news: Merz says Trump's Russia diesel deal 'out of question' for Europe
Deutsche Welle • 10/12/2026 – 10/13/2026
Summary
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia would be "out of the question" for Germany and the EU. Additionally, the ruling coalition has experienced a major resignation.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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