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„Dem Bundeskanzler ist ein solches Telefonat nicht erinnerlich“: Wegner will beim Stromausfall mit Merz telefoniert haben – doch das Kanzleramt weiß von nichts

Der Tagesspiegel

Der Tagesspiegel

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July 11, 2026

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„Dem Bundeskanzler ist ein solches Telefonat nicht erinnerlich“: Wegner will beim Stromausfall mit Merz telefoniert haben – doch das Kanzleramt weiß von nichts

Berlins Senatschef Kai Wegner bleibt trotz anderer Auskünfte des Kanzleramts dabei: Er habe mit Merz während des Stromausfalls am Telefon gesprochen. Am Samstagabend reagiert die Bundesregierung.

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