Germany's Merz Questions Longevity of NATO's 'Current Form'

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.
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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.
Germany's Merz: Europe must prepare for Trump to drop NATO protection
The front-runner to be Germany's next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said that Europe cannot rely on US President Donald Trump honouring NATO mutual defence obligations and must become more capable of defending itself.
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Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has set the tone for his country's future foreign policy, signaling a departure from past approaches to transatlantic relations.
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Friedrich Merz on course to take Germany's top job after election, vows to unite Europe
Friedrich Merz is on course to become post-World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor, the culmination of a yearslong political career that was once sidelined by his party’s iconic leader ...