"Europe needs to "achieve independence from the U.S., step by step," said Friedrich Merz, highlighting a crucial shift in transatlantic dynamics post-election."
"The uncertainty over U.S. leadership under the Trump administration has brought the matter of dependence to a crisis, prompting a reevaluation of European security."
Friedrich Merz, poised to become Germany's next chancellor, expressed a stark view of the deteriorating U.S.-Europe relationship, asserting that Europe should seek independence from American influence. He criticized the Trump administration's indifference towards Europe and cautioned about the far-right's impact. His comments reflect a broader shift in European foreign policy, especially post the Ukraine invasion, recognizing the urgent need for a stronger European defense strategy. Despite advocating for NATO cooperation, he acknowledged the challenges posed by an increasingly isolationist U.S. posture.
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