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Angela Merkel phone-bugging claims 'will change US-German ties' Angela Merkel phone-bugging claims 'will change US-German ties'
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Germany's defence minister says Europe cannot simply return to business as usual in its relations with Washington following allegations that US intelligence may have targeted Chancellor Angela Merkel's mobile phone. Germany's defence minister has said Europe cannot simply return to business as usual in its relations with Washington following allegations that US intelligence may have targeted Chancellor Angela Merkel's mobile phone.
Thomas de Maiziere said that if the alleged surveillance was confirmed it would be "really bad" but stressed on Thursday that the Americans "are, and remain, our best friends", and that relations will remain stable.Thomas de Maiziere said that if the alleged surveillance was confirmed it would be "really bad" but stressed on Thursday that the Americans "are, and remain, our best friends", and that relations will remain stable.
Merkel's government said she had complained to President Barack Obama on Wednesday after receiving information that her mobile phone may have been monitored. The White House said it is not monitoring Merkel's communications and that it will not do so in future. Merkel's government said she had complained to President Barack Obama on Wednesday after receiving information that her mobile phone may have been monitored. The White House said it was not monitoring Merkel's communications and that it would not do so in future.
Asked about possible effects on US relations with Germany and the EU, De Maiziere told ARD television: "We can't simply return to business as usual. There are allegations in France, too."Asked about possible effects on US relations with Germany and the EU, De Maiziere told ARD television: "We can't simply return to business as usual. There are allegations in France, too."
France demanded explanations this week of a report that US intelligence "swept up" millions of French phone records.France demanded explanations this week of a report that US intelligence "swept up" millions of French phone records.
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