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Merz, Europe and Trump

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 a European showdown with President Trump.

The Washington Post · 1d

Who is Friedrich Merz, the German election winner warning Europe about Trump?

Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for gradual independence from the U.S.

Reuters on MSN · 22h

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 Europeans to build up their own defence capabilities, saying it was now "five minutes to midnight for Europe".

Europe, defense stocks and Military Spending

Markets Insider on MSN · 2h

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 · 10h

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 · 10h

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),

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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 ...

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German Vote Boosts Europe’s Centrists, as Merz Seeks ‘Independence From U.S.’

Friedrich Merz could have one shot at fending off ascending populists and an increasingly hostile U.S., analysts say.

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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 ...

Stars and Stripes4h

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 ...

Under Merz, Germany set for foreign, security policy shift

Germany now faces a change of government, with conservative Christian Democratic Union party chief Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor. What's next for Germany's foreign and security ...

German family-run machine maker issues SOS to future government

Facing a slowing German economy, high energy bills, onerous bureaucracy and the threat of US tariffs, a Black Forest-based ...

Outgoing German lawmakers could fund defence boost, leave debt brake for new parliament

Germany could approve a fund to boost defence spending before the outgoing parliament steps down next month, while leaving ...

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Germany to move toward 'independence' from US, new leader says

Friedrich Merz's CDU party emerged as the largest party in Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, earning 28.6% of the vote.

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