German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the era of unconditional transatlantic friendship has likely ended. He made the statement on Thursday at a pre-election event of his Christian Democratic Union party ahead of Sunday's state elections in Berlin. zurnal.pravda.sk ↗
Merz pointed to a shift in political attitudes in Europe and to worsening relations between European countries and the United States. According to the chancellor, Europe faces a new period in which unconditional support from Washington can no longer be automatically assumed.
According to published information, relations between Europe and the United States worsened after American President Donald Trump's return to the White House at the start of 2025. Merz made his remarks at a time when his party is preparing for the state elections in Berlin. teraz.sk ↗
The German chancellor also warned that Europe must respond to changing political conditions and brace for a harsher awakening. His words suggest that, in his view, traditional transatlantic relations are entering an uncertain period. aktuality.sk ↗
The development of relations between Europe and the United States will depend on the further stance of the American administration and on the ability of European countries to forge a common political response. Merz's appearance also opened up the topic of Germany's future direction ahead of the vote in Berlin.
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Bezpodmienečné priateľstvo s USA sa rúca. Nemecký kancelár Merz varuje Európu pred tvrdým prebudením
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| 07:46 18.09.
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| 08:38 18.09.
Merz: Éra bezpodmienečného transatlantického priateľstva sa skončila
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| 07:36 18.09.
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