Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US

German Vote Boosts Europe’s Centrists, as Merz Seeks ‘Independence From U.S.’
Analysts say Friedrich Merz will have one shot at fending off ascending populists and an increasingly hostile U.S.
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 win Sunday’s election,
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Germany’s Merz calls for ‘independence’ from US after election win
The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.
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Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for gradual independence from the U.S.
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.
German shares gain after Merz's conservatives win national election
European shares were largely unchanged on Monday, while Germany's benchmark index rose as investors greeted the widely expected victory of Friedrich Merz-led opposition conservatives at the national election.
Germany's Merz, Scholz win constituencies as heavyweights humiliated
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz, the presumptive next chancellor, has won his constituency in Sunday's parliamentary election, while a number of political heavyweights suffered humiliating defeats.
FirstFT: German election winner Friedrich Merz promises ‘independence from US’
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Merz vows "independence" from U.S. after claiming Germany election win
Trump's statements on Ukraine last week make it "clear" Americans are "largely indifferent to the fate of Europe," Merz said.
Next German Leader Friedrich Merz Wants 'Independence' From Trump's America, WARNS Europe
Friedrich Merz who's poised to become the next Chancellor of Germany has signalled a SEISMIC shift in America-Europe relations. He said plainly on television that 'America doesn't care about Europe',
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CDU's Friedrich Merz thanks voters as he is greeted with cheers
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Friedrich Merz: High-flying Merkel rival at summit of German politics
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