Germany Postpones Merz-Trump Call After Merz Praises AfD

Germany has postponed a scheduled call between Chancellor Merz and President Trump, originally set for the 25th anniversary of 9/11, following Merz's praise of the far-right AfD party. The delay signals diplomatic friction between Berlin and Washington over Germany's domestic political stance. The move is a deviation from normal bilateral engagement and may reflect U.S. displeasure with Merz's comments.