German Vice‑Chancellor Blames Trump for Fuel‑Price Surge and Iran Conflict
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 11:11 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
Germany’s vice‑chancellor, speaking through deputy leader Lars Klingbeil, criticized Donald Trump for worsening the Iran war and for the resulting spike in fuel prices across Europe. Deutsche Welle reports that Klingbeil said Trump should focus on ending the conflict rather than intervening, and that the U.S. president bears responsibility for the current energy fallout. The remarks underscore growing tensions between Berlin and Washington over foreign‑policy and economic issues.