Friedrich Merz, NATO and Trump

Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'
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Germany’s Merz lashes out at Trump’s US while trying to form coalition
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Germany's Merz questions the longevity of NATO's 'current form'
Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June in light of the comments by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, and that Europe must quickly establish an independent defence capability.
Germany’s Merz Questions NATO’s Future as U.S. Shifts Defense Priorities
Germanys probable next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has raised concerns over NATOs stability following U.S. President Donald Trumps recent remarks urging Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defense.
Germany's Merz rules out quick reform of state debt limits
Germany could approve a fund to boost defence spending before the outgoing parliament steps down next month, while leaving ...
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Germany’s Newly-Elected Conservative Party Would Rather Side With Socialists Than Other Right-Wingers
After Germany’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) won a plurality of seats in federal elections Sunday, party ...
Germany’s 2025 federal election: How the struggle against fascism and war must be waged
The result of Germany’s federal election on February 23 is the product of a deep political and social crisis that will lead ...
Meet the Man Who Is Poised to Lead Germany
Friedrich Merz, head of the conservative Christian Democrats, has vowed to bring stronger leadership to Europe, where the new ...
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Friedrich Merz Signals Shift in Germany’s Stance Toward Trump and NATO
The newly elected German leader calls for European defense independence as skepticism toward the U.S. grows.
Far-right AfD surge is warning for Germany's other parties, says winner Merz
The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.
Friedrich Merz on course to take Germany's top job after election, vows to unite Europe
Friedrich Merz is on course to become post-World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor, the culmination of a yearslong political ...