Germany News: Merz to Host Azerbaijan's Aliyev in Berlin Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to host Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Berlin, with the German government touting the visit as a key opportunity for energy cooperation.
Beneath the surface of this diplomatic endeavor lies a complex web of interests that threaten to upend Germany's precarious balance between energy security and environmental concerns.
Azerbaijan's oil and gas riches have made it an attractive partner for European nations seeking to reduce their dependence on Russian fossil fuels.