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Germany
It would be a mistake for Friedrich Merz to think he is now off the hook until next year’s more significant round of state elections
Lisa Haseldine
Pomp and politics
The only thing missing from the visit will be a round of golf
Tim Shipman
UK
The country remains trapped in economic mediocrity
Ross Clark
Latin America
His time in office, like Trump’s, split the country down the middle. Supporters claim that Brazil’s Supreme Court is prejudiced against him
Nigel Jones
Diplomacy
The British state seemed to take it for granted that the Americans would be familiar with the Mandelson legend, ‘priced in’ as part of a minatory charm
Travis Aaroe