Germany, Friedrich Merz and NATO

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.
Germany’s Merz vows ‘independence’ from Trump’s America, warning NATO may soon be dead
Election winner likens the Trump administration to Putin’s Russia as he bids to take Europe in a new direction.
The Latest: Opposition leader Merz headed to form Germany's next government
Germany's mainstream conservatives won the country's national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation's second-largest party, according to provisional results following Sunday's election.
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.
Friedrich Merz Signals Shift in Germany’s Stance Toward Trump and NATO
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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McAllister: Germany needs to play a 'firm', important role in the European Union
David McAllister, member of CDU and of the European Parliament, talks about Germany's future leadership, and the crucial role they'll play in the European Union and in NATO.