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Germany, Europe and Independence

CNN on MSN · 1d

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 his opposition conservatives won elections on Sunday, in a vote that also saw surging support for the far-right.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Europe Should 'Achieve Independence' From US, Says Germany's Merz

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's mainstream conservatives, has said that Europe must become independent from the United States in security matters, after his grouping won the biggest share of the vote in federal elections.

The Conversation on MSN · 18h

Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting prioritizes ‘real’ independence from the US − but what does that mean and is it achievable?

Merz’s “real independence” statement would have been noteworthy coming from any German chancellor. But it is even more striking when one considers the fact that Merz is a committed transatlanticist who deeply admires the U.S. and counts Ronald Reagan as one of his role models.

Stars and Stripes16h

Call for military ‘independence’ from US puts spotlight on Europe’s vulnerabilities

Andrew Michta, an expert on European security at the Atlantic Council think tank, said the “delta” between the level of ...

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Centre-right's Friedrich Merz wins German vote, vows European 'independence' from U.S.

Friedrich Merz, who has no previous experience in office, is set to become Germany's chancellor with Europe's largest economy ...

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Closed borders, independence from Trump: What could Friedrich Merz’s victory mean for Germany, Europe?

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has triumphed at Germany’s ballot boxes, paving his way to become the next chancellor. His ...

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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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Absolute priority to achieve ’independence from US’ - Germany’s Friedrich Merz gives cold shoulder to Donald Trump

Friedrich Merz’s conservatives triumphed in Germany’s elections, obtaining over 28% of the vote, as the far-right AfD gained ...

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With Friedrich Merz as its likely new leader, Germany is on the cusp of change

Germany once again has the luxury of forming a government from the political centre without major obstacles. Read more at ...

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