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German Chancellor Angela Merkel 'Cannot Commit' To Attending G7 Summit Hosted By President Trump Due To The Pandemic

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CNN: Germany's Merkel 'cannot confirm' her attendance at G7 summit in US during coronavirus pandemic

German Chancellor Angela Merkel "cannot confirm" that she will attend a possible G7 summit of world leaders in Washington amid the coronavirus pandemic, a spokesperson at the Chancellery said Saturday.

US President Donald Trump has said the event could be hosted in Washington in late June, having previously announced in March that the summit would be held virtually.

"The Chancellor thanks President Trump for his invitation to the G7 summit in Washington at the end of June," Merkel's spokesperson said in a statement.

"As of today, given the overall pandemic situation, she cannot confirm her personal participation, that is, a trip to Washington," the spokesperson added.

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More News On German Chancellor Angela Merkel Not Being Able To 'Commit' To Attending G7 Summit Hosted By President Trump

Merkel won't attend Trump's G7 'unless pandemic changes' -- The Guardian/AP
Merkel rebuffs Trump invitation to G-7 summit -- Politico
Angela Merkel 'Cannot Commit' to Attending G7 Summit Hosted by Trump Due to COVID-19 -- Time
Merkel Rebuffs Trump Invite To 'Normal' In-Person G7 Summit, Citing Pandemic Fears -- Zero Hedge

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