How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened Hand
Europe Should 'Achieve Independence' From US, Says Germany's Merz
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Can Friedrich Merz be the leader Germany – and Europe – needs?
Wary of Trump, Germany's Merz warns it's 'five minutes to midnight for Europe'
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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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Fresh from German electoral victory, Friedrich Merz says Europe must build up its own defenses—’the world isn’t waiting for us’
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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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What Germany’s Election Means for America — and the World
Friedrich Merz — the leader of the victorious Christian ... as Merz is a fierce defender of Europe and NATO. Meanwhile, Merz faces rising pressure on his right: Alternative for Germany (AfD ...