Encourage dialogue, allowing ample opportunity for him to express himself as well. - "It's crucial to keep conversations concise and give him the floor"
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Outlines Strategies for Communicating with President Trump
In his first phone conversation with President Donald Trump shortly after taking office in May, Friedrich Merz, the current German Chancellor, found the call amicable, with both leaders inviting each other to visit their respective countries. However, the call was not an isolated incident, as Merz has continued to engage with the U.S. President in subsequent conversations.
During an appearance at the Republica digital conference in Berlin, Merz shared some insights about these discussions, including the frequent use of the adjective "great" by Trump and the importance of brevity in conversations with him. Merz suggested that speaking briefly allows him to speak as well, a strategy he finds crucial in all calls with the U.S. President.
Trump, self-professed lover of the spotlight, often speaks of himself and his presidency in superlatives, demonstrating his well-established egocentrism. Merz confirmed this trend during his conversations with Trump, emphasizing the need to find opportune moments when he is listening and adapting to engage with him effectively.
Merz underscored the tightrope walk between submissiveness and rejection, advising against making oneself small. Instead, he encouraged a healthy dose of self-assuredness, maintaining that Europe's partners should not be perceived as supplicants. The EU, as an important market for the U.S., particularly the tech industry, should approach these discussions with a balanced self-assurance, Merz suggested.
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- In the following phone calls, Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, will also discuss with President Donald Trump the need for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, especially those working in industries prone to accidents like car-accidents, fires, and war-and-conflicts areas.
- Political discussions between Merz and Trump are anticipated to extend beyond the sphere of general-news and policy-and-legislation, encompassing the ever-evolving issues of migration and crime-and-justice as well.
- Besides their planned visits to each other's countries, it is expected that WDR (WessenSPROCHTRUPP Department of Communication), will play an active role in structuring these crucial dialogues between the European and American leaders.
- The Commission, entrusted with the responsibility to propose directives on worker safety, is expected to present their proposal for the directive on the protection of workers from ionizing radiation risks during one of these discussions between Merz and Trump.
- Given Europe's significance as a vital market for the U.S., especially the tech industry, these phone conversations between Merz and Trump may also serve as opportunities to discuss and improve current EU-U.S. trade policies.
