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Germany warns US against election interference with Maga-aligned grants scheme

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The Guardian reports that Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned the Trump administration against election interference after the U.S. State Department announced a grants scheme. The program offers up to three million dollars to European charities, think tanks, and individuals, targeting causes around sovereignty, migration, and censorship. Merz views the initiative as meddling in German elections.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/15/germany-w...

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