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Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US

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,

Chatham House · 5h

After German election win, can Merz deliver leadership at home and in Europe?

Despite significant gains for the far right, the election may just result in a German government able to take on a leadership role in Europe.

中国日报网 · 19h

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win

"China is glad to see Germany and the European Union play an important role in global affairs. It supports the integration of Europe and the strategic independence of the EU, and is ready to work with Germany and the EU to continue contributing to world peace and prosperity," Lin added.

Europe, Boost Defense and Military Spending

Business Insider on MSN · 1h

Europe is set to spend more on security — and that's good news for defense stocks

Shares in Germany's Rheinmetall have soared 57% this year, while BAE Systems is up 17% and France's Thales has gained 22%.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 9h

Europe Weighs Options to Boost Defense Spending

Europe will likely have to spend hundreds of billions to prepare to defend itself without U.S. help, and will have to find ways to do that without spooking bond investors.

Barron's · 9h

European Defense Stocks Trade Up on Expectations of Increased Military Spending

European defense stocks were trading up as investors bet on increased military spending across the continent. Investors expect Germany to lead the way with a special defence spending budget that could go up to 200 billion euros ($210 billion),

Europe, Russia and Vladimir Putin

The Economist · 1h

Can Europe confront Vladimir Putin’s Russia on its own?

On February 24th America sided with Russia and North Korea in voting against a UN resolution proposed by its European allies that blamed Russia for invading Ukraine. It then pushed through its own resolution in the Security Council with the support of Russia and China that called for a “swift end” to the war,

USA Today · 19h

Europe's Trump-whisperer makes the case for Ukraine over Putin

Trump has horrified European allies with his attacks on Volodymyr Zelenskyy and what critics say is a soft take on Vladimir Putin.

The New York Times · 1d

Europe Prepares to Face Russia as Trump’s America Steps Back

European leaders visited Kyiv to mark the war’s third anniversary. The show of solidarity in Ukraine on Monday comes at a head-spinning moment for the continent.

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How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened Hand

The likely next chancellor is unpopular, and his country’s economy has stalled. But his penchant for risks could help lead to ...

21hon MSN

Wary of Trump, Germany's Merz warns it's 'five minutes to midnight for Europe'

Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz warned the United States on Monday against turning its back on allies but also urged ...

Stars and Stripes3h

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

The man poised to be Germany’s next leader delivered a jolt this week when he warned that the demise of NATO in its current ...

Europe turns to Germany's Merz for leadership and stability

The German electorate has backed conservative Friedrich Merz to lead Germany, and by extension Europe, during a decisive stress test in trans-Atlantic relations. Can he rise to expectations?

1don MSN

German CDU leader Merz welcomes UK's interest in improving Europe ties

Germany's conservative CDU leader Friedrich Merz welcomed on Monday the interest shown by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ...

New York Sun7h

Trump’s Plan To End Europe’s Free Ride on Defense Is Working

Paltry service numbers are not only an indication of military unreadiness, but a symptom of widespread European unwillingness ...

Dawn17h

Merz warns it’s ‘five minutes to midnight for Europe’

BERLIN/JERUSALEM: Germany’s election winner Friedrich Merz warned the United States on Monday against turning its back on ...

Friedrich Merz: The man who wants Britain’s bomb

Chancellor-in-waiting may ask for shelter under UK and France’s nuclear umbrella as he calls for Europe to build up its ...

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