Beyond LNG: Berlin's red-carpet diplomacy signals a bigger bet on Algeria

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Berlin with military honors. Thirty agreements were signed between German and Algerian companies, covering hydrocarbons, renewables, green hydrogen, pharmaceuticals, and automotive manufacturing. Algeria's first LNG shipment to Germany arrived at the Wilhelmshaven floating terminal, marking a key milestone in energy cooperation.