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Merz criticized for selective approach to international law
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces criticism from legal scholars for not unequivocally condemning US-led military actions in Iran and Venezuela, which are seen as violations of international law, while he has strongly criticized Russia's actions in Ukraine, raising concerns about double standards and erosion of the rules-based global order.
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Merz criticized for selective approach to international law
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