Merz courts Asian investors as he insists Europe remains a safe bet
- Published on 27 October 2026 - 9:17 GMT+1•Updated 9:18 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has insisted Europe remains a stable place to invest, as he began a three-nation tour of Asia on Tuesday aimed at broadening Germany’s ties in the region beyond China.
- Speaking in Singapore, the first stop on a trip that will also take in Japan and South Korea, Merz said there were "no uncertainties in Europe".
- "Under the federal government I lead, investment opportunities will be continuously improved," he said after talks with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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- Published on 27 October 2026 - 9:17 GMT+1•Updated 9:18 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has insisted Europe remains a stable place to invest, as he began a three-nation tour of Asia on Tuesday aimed at broadening Germany’s ties in the region beyond China.
- Speaking in Singapore, the first stop on a trip that will also take in Japan and South Korea, Merz said there were "no uncertainties in Europe".
- "Under the federal government I lead, investment opportunities will be continuously improved," he said after talks with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Sources: Euronews