US EditionChancellor Merz Champions Transatlantic Trust: A Call for Unity
Chancellor Merz highlights the need for Europe to invest billions in defense and strengthen alliances amid rising great-power rivalry and Russia's war in Ukraine.
- On Jan. 21, 2026, Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the World Economic Forum in Davos that the international order's foundations have been shaken and urged massive defence investment, economic competitiveness, and continued support for Ukraine.
- Facing renewed great‑power rivalry, Merz said Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is the most drastic shift, noting intensified competition after the United States pushed for influence in Greenland and hybrid attacks reshape Arctic security.
- Germany has committed to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, a huge increase to boost military capabilities, and Merz supports talks between Denmark, Greenland and the U.S., while lamenting European Parliament's obstacle to the Mercosur trade deal.
- Merz welcomed President Donald Trump's reversal on Greenland tariffs Thursday and said new tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations, warning Europe would respond unitedly if imposed.
- Looking ahead, Merz said Europe must reduce dependencies, boost economic competitiveness, and strengthen NATO and transatlantic cooperation to secure the high north, with Germany pledging special responsibility.
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At the World Economic Forum, Chancellor Merz drew a gloomy picture of an era of the great powers. A new era had begun - but Europe could help shape it. And Germany wanted to contribute to the continuation of NATO.
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El Diario MontañesIn the midst of a widespread reprimand against “Europeans,” Trump rescued German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in his speech in Davos, to whom he devoted a couple of veiled praises, particularly for his energy policy. When his turn at the World Economic Forum (WEF) came, Merz has, however, adopted a very critical tone with US President Donald Trump. Although his speech was substantially modified, following the agreement between Trump and NATO on Gre…
Strong speech by the German Chancellor at the World Economic Forum: Merz welcomes Trump's retreat, but announces a change of course for Europe.
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The Latest: German Chancellor Merz supports talks between Denmark, Greenland and US
Europe is breathing a sigh of relief following Trump’s dramatic reversal over Greenland the day before at Davos. Trump on Wednesday scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland.…
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