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GERMANY: Biden-Merkel Presser Due To Get Underway 1615ET: Link

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US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel due to hold their joint press conference at around 1615ET (2115BST, 2215CET, 0415HKT) following talks between the two leaders as part of Merkel's state visit.

  • Link to stream:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz4S_KssMrY
  • Likely to be some focus on whether the two talked about the Nord Stream II gas pipeline. The line, which will provide Russian gas directly to Germany, is a major sticking point in US-German relations. However, the topic was not on the official agenda of talks and as such, the White House may have skirted around the issue to ensure a cooperative meeting, with the two leaders looking to present a united front in supporting the western alliance.

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