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German foreign minister: some in NATO irritated by US remarks

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Posted on February 13, 2026

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FRANKFURT, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Germany's foreign minister said on Friday that recent comments by U.S. government representatives have caused irritation within NATO, and the Munich Security Conference

Germany's Foreign Minister Highlights NATO Tensions Over US Comments

NATO's Response to US Comments

FRANKFURT, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Germany's foreign minister said on Friday that recent comments by U.S. government representatives have caused irritation within NATO, and the Munich Security Conference is an opportunity to overcome differences.

Concerns Over Alienation

"This alliance is also under pressure. There is alienation, there is irritation about some of the things we hear from Washington. We need to talk about this here together. We want to define our common denominators and the meaning of NATO," Johann Wadephul told German broadcaster ARD, speaking from Munich.

Importance of Dialogue

(Reporting by Ludwig Burger, editing by Thomas Seythal)

Key Takeaways

  • Germany's foreign minister highlights NATO tensions.
  • US comments have caused irritation within NATO.
  • Munich Security Conference seen as a chance to resolve issues.
  • Johann Wadephul emphasizes the need for dialogue.
  • NATO's common goals and meaning need redefinition.

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