PoliticsGermany warns against election interference as US offers funds to MAGA-aligned causes in Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned Donald Trump’s administration against interfering in Germany’s elections. His warning follows a new US State Department initiative offering grants of up to $3m to European charities, thinktanks and individuals. The scheme says the money will address sovereignty, migration, censorship and “lawfare”. The initiative is presented as support for causes aligned with Trump’s MAGA movement across Europe.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-07-15 18:45Original