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Germany, Friedrich Merz and Europe

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.

U.S. News & World Report · 8h

Germany's Merz Wants European Nuclear Weapons to Boost US Shield

Germany's chancellor-in-waiting and leader of the Christian Democratic Union party (CDU) Friedrich Merz looks on as he gives a statement with Bavarian state premier and leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU) Markus Soeder,

RBC Ukraine on MSN · 4h

Germany's Merz aims for talks with UK, France on joint nuclear weapons

German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz is open to negotiations regarding the joint use of nuclear weapons between the United Kingdom and France. However, he does not rule out the protection of the United States,

scmp.com · 6h

Germany’s Merz wants European nukes to boost US umbrella

Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz said he would like to speak with France and Britain about sharing their nuclear weapons.

DPA International on MSN · 8h

Merz: European nuclear deterrence must become stronger

Germany needs to talk to France and Britain about jointly increasing European nuclear deterrence, conservative leader Friedrich Merz said on Sunday. Speaking to national public radio Deutschlandfunk,

The Associated Press on MSN8d

Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany's top job after election?

During that break, he often travelled for business to the United States and China, though he never lived outside Germany.

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Wary of Trump, Germany's Merz warns it's 'five minutes to midnight for Europe'

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Germany's Merz calls for strong transatlantic ties but ready for 'worse-case scenario'

German conservative election winner Friedrich Merz expressed hope for strong ties with the United States but warned that ...

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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 ...

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Antimerkel: Friedrich Merz and his association with the "AdG" involuntarily

The victory in the general elections in Germany was expected to be won by the CDU/CSU bloc. He will be asked to form a new ...

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Macron and Merz meet, keen to revive French-German engine

To immediately free up budgetary leeway to finance his country's rearmament, the incoming chancellor plans to vote in a ...

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How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened Hand

The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to ...

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Trump and Zelenskyy’s White House clash a ‘deliberate escalation’ by US, says Germany’s Merz

In stunning scenes on Friday that sent political shockwaves across Europe, Zelenskyy was mocked and belittled by Trump and ...

Bournemouth Daily Echo13d

Friedrich Merz on course to lead Germany after election and vows to unite Europe

During that break, he often travelled for business to the United States and China, though he never lived outside Germany. “Friedrich Merz is perhaps the most international chancellor Germany ...

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Germany Needs to Get Its Act Together. Under Him, It Won’t.

Having led his party, the Christian Democrats, to first place in Germany’s election last month, Mr. Merz swiftly assumed the ...

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