""After 738 days in captivity, on October 13, all 20 surviving hostages were freed from the hands of the terrorist organization Hamas, with four German citizens among them," Merz said. "They're home. They're with their families. And that fills us, and me personally, with great joy and relief.""
""Political action makes a difference in this world, for better and for worse," Merz said. "Europe must make more decisive and unified use of its capabilities. It must bring its power to bear, to shape the world for the better.""
""a force for peace in the world""
Calls were made to improve European economic and defense cooperation as bulwarks against economic decline and outside security threats. Proposals emphasized bolstering German and NATO defense capabilities in Europe and invoked the ideal of Europe as "a force for peace in the world." A ceasefire in Gaza led to the release on October 13 of 20 surviving hostages, including four German citizens, who returned to their families. The release and ceasefire were attributed to cooperation among international leaders, and thanks were extended to several regional partners. An EU leaders' summit in Brussels was scheduled for October 23 as a relevant forum for policy coordination.
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