Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election - and far-right support surges
Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said after ...
Wary of Trump, Germany's Merz warns it's 'five minutes to midnight for Europe'
Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz warned the United States on Monday against turning its back on allies but also urged ...
German Vote Boosts Europe’s Centrists, as Merz Seeks ‘Independence From U.S.’
Friedrich Merz could have one shot at fending off ascending populists and an increasingly hostile U.S., analysts say.
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Shifting alliances: The implications of incoming German Chancellor Merz’s nuclear deterrent proposal on European security
Europe has been rattled by hostile remarks by US Vice-President JD Vance and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and threats that Europe could no longer count on US military support if attacked.
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Merz urges Europe to pursue independence from US post-election conservative victory
The conservative party in Germany dominated elections during the weekend, with Friedrich Merz poised to become the nation's ...
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German vote winner Merz seeks to build govt with centre-left as Europe waits
Germany's conservative election winner Friedrich Merz said Monday he would seek talks with the centre-left to speedily build ...
German CDU leader Merz welcomes UK's interest in improving Europe ties
Germany's conservative CDU leader Friedrich Merz welcomed on Monday the interest shown by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ...
Friedrich Merz: The man who wants Britain’s bomb
Chancellor-in-waiting may ask for shelter under UK and France’s nuclear umbrella as he calls for Europe to build up its ...