Discourse between Merz and Sánchez in Madrid centers around the Gaza conflict and the FTAA (Free Trade Area of the Americas)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) recently visited Spain, where he held discussions with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on various topics. One of the key points of discussion was the FCAS project, a German-French-Spanish program for developing a next-generation flying weapons system.
During the meeting, Merz expressed concerns about the current state of the FCAS project, stating that "it can't continue as it is now." No specific actions or solutions proposed by Merz were mentioned in the meeting.
Another significant topic of discussion was Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip. Merz, during his visit, discussed the issue with Sánchez and also addressed it at a press conference that was attended by the Spanish Prime Minister. However, no specific actions or solutions proposed by Merz regarding Israel's actions were disclosed.
Regarding Israel's actions, Merz and Sánchez agreed that they were disproportionate. However, Merz did not use the term "genocide" to describe Israel's actions, as some might have expected.
In light of this, Merz plans to use the next few weeks to find a unified position within the German government regarding possible sanctions against Israel. The decision on sanctions is expected to be made at the informal EU Council on October 1 in Copenhagen, according to Merz.
It is important to note that Merz acknowledged the differing views between Germany and Spain, attributing this to Germany's history. He also acknowledged that the FCAS project had stalled, but did not specify whether Germany would continue the project with Spain without France.
The assessment by Merz and the Spanish government that Israel's actions were disproportionate was not addressed in detail during the press conference on Thursday evening. The discussion about Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip also took place during the press conference.
In conclusion, Chancellor Merz's visit to Spain was marked by discussions on the FCAS project and Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip. While no specific actions or solutions were proposed, Merz made it clear that he intends to find a unified position within the German government regarding possible sanctions against Israel.
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