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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Call for military ‘independence’ from US puts spotlight on Europe’s vulnerabilities
The man poised to be Germany’s next leader delivered a jolt this week when he warned that the demise of NATO in its current ...
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Brexit reset boost as UK looks set to take leading role in defence of Europe
Sir Keir Starmer has been handed a Brexit reset boost as allies of Germany’s expected new leader signalled he favours deep ...
Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'
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Trump’s Plan To End Europe’s Free Ride on Defense Is Working
Paltry service numbers are not only an indication of military unreadiness, but a symptom of widespread European unwillingness ...
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 ...