Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US

German Vote Boosts Europe’s Centrists, as Merz Seeks ‘Independence From U.S.’
Analysts say Friedrich Merz will have one shot at fending off ascending populists and an increasingly hostile U.S.
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 exit polls showed his opposition conservatives were on track to win Sunday’s election,
Who is Friedrich Merz, the German election winner warning Europe about Trump?
Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for gradual independence from the U.S.
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Germany’s Merz calls for ‘independence’ from US after election win
The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.
Europe Should 'Achieve Independence' From US, Says Germany's Merz
Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's mainstream conservatives, has said that Europe must become independent from the United States in security matters, after his grouping won the biggest share of the vote in federal elections.
FirstFT: German election winner Friedrich Merz promises ‘independence from US’
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Merz vows "independence" from U.S. after claiming Germany election win
Trump's statements on Ukraine last week make it "clear" Americans are "largely indifferent to the fate of Europe," Merz said.
Next German Leader Friedrich Merz Wants 'Independence' From Trump's America, WARNS Europe
Friedrich Merz who's poised to become the next Chancellor of Germany has signalled a SEISMIC shift in America-Europe relations. He said plainly on television that 'America doesn't care about Europe',
Germany's Merz questions Nato's future after election win as Musk congratulates far-right AfD
The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.
Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'
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Netanyahu: Merz extends invitation despite ICC arrest warrant
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Germany's Merz Will Push up Debt With Help of Left, Says AfD Leader
BERLIN (Reuters) - The leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), the second largest party in parliament after ...
Germany's Merz faces tricky talks with potential coalition ally
Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz will start trying to form a coalition government on Monday after his ...
CDU's Friedrich Merz thanks voters as he is greeted with cheers
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What We Learned From the German Election That Will Bring Change to the EU's Leading Power
Germany faces its second change of leader in less than four years after the head of the center-right opposition won Sunday’s ...