Germany's Merz Eyes 'Independence' From U.S., Airs Worries About NATO's Future

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NATO given 4-month warning by Germany in midst of Donald Trump chaos

Germany's likely new Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has shared his concerns about the future of NATO and defence in Europe.

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While the American initiatives on the war in Ukraine are criss-crossing Europe, the leader of the German Conservative party, who won the general elections, makes European defence its "absolute priority".

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Germany’s Merz takes swipe at Trump and calls for ‘independence from the USA’

Germany’s likely next chancellor has also questioned whether NATO will continue to exist

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Merz vows to help Europe gain 'real independence' from US

Friedrich Merz, set to become Germany's next chancellor after his opposition conservatives won the national election yesterday, vowed to help give Europe "real independence" from the US as he prepared to cobble together a government.

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Newly Elected German Chancellor Vows ‘Real Independence’ From ‘Indifferent’ US

Merz called for German “independence from the USA” and lashed out at what he described as "ultimately outrageous" rhetoric coming from Trump.

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Germany's Friedrich Merz says Europe should seek 'independence' from US after election win

Merz is expected to become the country’s next chancellor after his Christian Democrats secured over 28% of the vote.