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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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 ...
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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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Merz can handle enmity from a Trump-Putin entente
Shortly after the German election polls closed Sunday, Elon Musk placed a congratulatory call — but not to conservative ...
Germany and the European Union should brace for difficult structural reforms
Twenty-five years after the launch of the euro, the European Union faces a serious predicament, with the two largest ...
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Merz says he sees no reason for FRG to make its own nuclear weapons
At the same time, the CDU leader pointed out that "articles 4 and 5 of the NATO Treaty concerning consultation and assistance ...
Merz open on debt question as German parties start talks
Election winner Friedrich Merz said on Friday he was open to reforming Germany's legally prescribed spending limits as his ...
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The post-WWII system is dead. Germany’s rightward lurch confirms it
Germany’s 2025 election results mark a right-wing shift, reshaping European politics and US-EU relations. As CDU and AfD gain ...