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NATO, Merz and Europe

Merz raises doubts about NATO’s future, suggests Europe may need its own defense structure

I wonder whether in June we will still be talking about NATO in its current form, or whether we will have to create an independent European defense structure much sooner,” Merz said. He noted that he had never previously considered such a position,

Reuters on MSN · 15h

Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'

Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June in light of comments by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, and said Europe must quickly establish an independent defence capability.

RBC Ukraine on MSN · 15h

Europe may need its own military alliance instead of NATO – German Chancellor candidate

Friedrich Merz, the frontrunner for Germany’s next chancellor, has expressed doubts about NATO’s future. The politician believes that Europe may need its own military force, according to Radio Liberty.

EconoTimes · 20h

Germany’s Merz Questions NATO’s Future as U.S. Shifts Defense Priorities

Germanys probable next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has raised concerns over NATOs stability following U.S. President Donald Trumps recent remarks urging Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defense.

Friedrich Merz on course to take Germany's top job

The Associated Press on MSN · 20h

Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany’s top job after election?

He has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent’s security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Politico Europe · 4d

Friedrich Merz wants to lead Europe on the economy. Can he?

Germany’s likely next chancellor wants to reboot ties with France, do a free-trade deal with Donald Trump and get tougher on China and Russia.

The New York Times · 15h

Who Is Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Likely New Chancellor?

After an election dominated by immigration and economic issues, Germany’s likely new chancellor is Friedrich Merz, the leader of the conservative Christian Democrats. His party finished first with just under 29 percent of the vote and will need to form a coalition government.

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What Germany’s Election Means for America — and the World

Nahal Toosi is POLITICO’s senior foreign affairs correspondent. She has reported on war, genocide and political chaos in a career that has taken her around the world. Germans delivered a major ...

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Friedrich Merz and His Long March to the Brink of the German Chancellery

Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces its biggest economic and diplomatic crises in decades and Europe ...

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Who is Friedrich Merz - the trained pilot and Angela Merkel's long-time rival on track to become German chancellor?

Friedrich Merz is on track to become the ... has put pressure on the liberal approach Germany has stuck to since the Second World War. Merz's opposition to this first emerged in his early ...

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Orcel Faces Fresh Opposition From Merz in Chase for Commerzbank

If UniCredit SpA Chief Executive Officer Andrea Orcel thought victory for the business-friendly conservatives in next week’s ...

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The Latest: Merz Wins Germany's Election While AfD Makes Historic Gains

The Latest: Merz ... Friedrich Merz claiming victory and Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceding defeat. Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is heading for the strongest showing for a far-right party ...

German election results 2025 – live: Trump hails ‘great day for Germany’ as Merz’s Conservatives claim victory

AfD set for strongest result ever while incumbent chancellor’s SPD on track for worst-ever outcome in fourth snap election in ...

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German shares steal spotlight after Merz's conservatives win vote

German stocks ended Monday higher in Europe after conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the national election with promises ...

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Germany's Merz Will Push up Debt With Help of Left, Says AfD Leader

The leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), the second largest party in parliament after Sunday's election, ...

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