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Merkel failed to stand up for [[the West|Western]] values as German Chancellor and allowed Germany to become dependent on Russian energy.<ref>Rogan, Tom (November 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/macron-merkel-and-why-international-order-remains-the-american-preserve Macron, Merkel, and why international order remains the American preserve]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 12, 2018.</ref>

Merkel failed to stand up for [[the West|Western]] values as German Chancellor and allowed Germany to become dependent on Russian energy.<ref>Rogan, Tom (November 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/macron-merkel-and-why-international-order-remains-the-american-preserve Macron, Merkel, and why international order remains the American preserve]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 12, 2018.</ref>

In 2011 Merkel opposed [[Israel]]'s settlement program in the [[West Bank]]<ref>Weiland, Severin. [http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/merkel-and-netanyahu-pledge-friendship-in-berlin-despite-differences-a-871458.html Merkel and Netanyahu Seek to Play Down Differences] ''[[Der Spiegel]]''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.</ref> and rejects moving Germany's embassy from [[Tel Aviv]] to [[Jerusalem]].<ref>Berkowitz, Adam Eliyahu. [https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/106501/germanys-merkel-no-to-jerusalem-embassy-no-to-settlements-yes-to-iran-nuclear-deal/ Germany’s Merkel: No to Jerusalem Embassy, No to ‘Settlements,’ Yes to Iran Nuclear Deal] ''BreakingIsraelNews''. Retrieved October 7, 2018.</ref> She even urged [[Romania]]’s President Klaus Iohannis to stop the planned relocation of Romania’s embassy to Jerusalem.<ref>Weinthal, Benjamin. [https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Angela-Merkel-urged-Romanian-president-to-not-move-embassy-to-Jerusalem-572032 Exclusive: Merkel Urged Romanian President to Not Move Embassy to Jerusalem] ''Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved November 18, 2018.</ref> After President Trump decided to leave the [[Iran nuclear deal]], Merkel explained that this deal "should never be called into question" and wanted [[Iran]] to remain in it.<ref>(May 9, 2018). [https://www.thelocal.de/20180509/iran-nuclear-deal-should-never-be-called-in-question-says-merkel Iran nuclear deal ‘should never be called into question’, says Merkel] ''thelocal.de''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.</ref>

In 2011 Merkel opposed [[Israel]]'s settlement program in the [[West Bank]]<ref>Weiland, Severin. [http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/merkel-and-netanyahu-pledge-friendship-in-berlin-despite-differences-a-871458.html Merkel and Netanyahu Seek to Play Down Differences] ''[[Der Spiegel]]''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.</ref> and rejects moving Germany's embassy from [[Tel Aviv]] to [[Jerusalem]].<ref>Berkowitz, Adam Eliyahu. [https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/106501/germanys-merkel-no-to-jerusalem-embassy-no-to-settlements-yes-to-iran-nuclear-deal/ Germany’s Merkel: No to Jerusalem Embassy, No to ‘Settlements,’ Yes to Iran Nuclear Deal] ''BreakingIsraelNews''. Retrieved October 7, 2018.</ref> She even told other EU leaders not to move their embassies<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (December 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/07/merkel-told-eu-countries-not-move-embassies-jerusalem-save-iran-deal/ Merkel Told EU Leaders to Not Move Embassies to Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 7, 2018.</ref> and urged [[Romania]]'s President Klaus Iohannis to stop the planned relocation of Romania's embassy to Jerusalem.<ref>Weinthal, Benjamin. [https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Angela-Merkel-urged-Romanian-president-to-not-move-embassy-to-Jerusalem-572032 Exclusive: Merkel Urged Romanian President to Not Move Embassy to Jerusalem] ''Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved November 18, 2018.</ref> After President Trump decided to leave the [[Iran nuclear deal]], Merkel explained that this deal "should never be called into question" and wanted [[Iran]] to remain in it.<ref>(May 9, 2018). [https://www.thelocal.de/20180509/iran-nuclear-deal-should-never-be-called-in-question-says-merkel Iran nuclear deal ‘should never be called into question’, says Merkel] ''thelocal.de''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.</ref>

==== Relations with Donald Trump ====

==== Relations with Donald Trump ====