Who is Friedrich Merz, the German election winner warning Europe about Trump?
Trump celebrates conservative party win in Germany
German Election Updates: Merz warns 'five minutes to midnight for Europe' amid Trump tensions
The far-right AfD and the Left jointly secured the one third of seats needed to block constitutional changes. Both oppose military aid to Ukraine.
'Pushback is coming from everywhere': World leaders defy Trump over Ukraine
Trump Says Talks on Ukraine Advanced, Russia 'Acting Well'
Donald Trump is doing his best to erase Russia's war on Ukraine | Letters
Ukraine did not start the war with Russia; Russia invaded Ukraine, intent on annihilating it as an independent nation. By the way, Mr. President, when is the price of eggs coming down?
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The smiling new face of German big business
Donald Trump may end up drawing down the American troops who have guaranteed German security for 80 years and slapping tariffs on the country’s exports. Although an election held on February 23rd will probably result in a centrist coalition taking power under the leadership of the conservative Friedrich Merz.
Germany's next chancellor Merz calls for 'real independence' from Trump's U.S.
Friedrich Merz, leader of the conservative alliance that won Germany's national election on Sunday, is set to become chancellor and he has made one thing clear: his focus will be achieving "real independence" from the U.
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Germany’s Merz lashes out at Trump’s US while trying to form coalition
Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.
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.
After Germany's Right-Wing Gains in Elections, New Conservative Leader Vows to ‘Achieve Independence' From U.S. Under Trump's Rule
While the far right made historic gains in Germany’s pivotal federal elections on Sunday, the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party ultimately thrived with Friedrich Merz securing nearly 29% of the vote and placing him in the top spot to lead the country.
Germany's Merz Questions the Longevity of NATO's '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 the comments by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, and that Europe must quickly establish an independent defence capability.
Germany’s New Chancellor Wants Absolutely Nothing to Do With Trump
The votes were still being counted Sunday but the results were clear: Germany’s conservative Friedrich Merz is the new chancellor. And he wants nothing to do with U.S. President Donald Trump. Merz’s CDU/CSU–Christian Democrats,
Germany’s new conservative leader looks to ‘achieve independence’ from US
Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said an 'absolute priority' for him will be to distance Europe from the U.S. following comments by President Donald Trump.
Germany's Chancellor Could Have Little Room to Boost Defense Spending. That May Anger Trump.
Incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz could be left with little room to ease fiscal policy, Berenberg's Holger Schmieding said in a note. The populist AfD and Left parties garnered more than one-third of seats and could block any changes to the German constitution.