• Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock
Editor's Pick

Germany’s new conservative leader looks to ‘achieve independence’ from US

by February 24, 2025
written by February 24, 2025

Germany’s chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz, leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union party, said his ‘absolute priority’ upon taking up the top job will be to secure Europe so that it can ‘achieve independence’ from Washington.

‘I would never have thought that I would have to say something like this in a TV show but, after Donald Trump’s remarks last week… it is clear that this government does not care much about the fate of Europe,’ Merz said on Sunday, according to multiple reports.

‘My absolute priority will be to strengthen Europe as quickly as possible so that, step by step, we can really achieve independence from the USA,’ Merz added.

The comments by the incoming chancellor – who has been described as an ardent ‘Trans-Atlanticist’ – are significant because they could signify a major shift from previous post-World War II relations between the U.S. and Europe.

In speaking about the upcoming NATO summit in June, Merz suggested the NATO alliance ‘in its current form’ is in jeopardy and said European nations may ‘have to establish an independent European defense capability much more quickly,’ reported the BBC.

Mike Waltz, Trump’s national security advisor, reaffirmed the U.S. position on NATO last week, saying, ‘We fully support our NATO allies. We fully support the Article 5 commitment.’

‘But it’s time for our European allies to step up,’ he said, noting the Trump administration’s repeated position in its demand that European countries increase their defense spending.

But concern has also mounted over whether the U.S. will pull troops stationed in Europe, particularly after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said earlier this month that though he has no short-term plans to withdraw troops, NATO allies shouldn’t make the ‘assumption that America’s presence will last forever.’ 

European leaders over the last few weeks have increasingly demanded a unified answer from the Trump administration on what its strategy is when it comes to Russia.

Concern escalated after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke last week, followed by a meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Russian counterpart in Saudi Arabia, in which the administration’s push to re-establish diplomatic ties was revealed.

Trump’s negative comments toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have also prompted international ire and Washington’s position on securing a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is expected to be a major topic of discussion this week as French President Emmanuel Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer travel to Washington to meet with Trump.

Merz, who appears to be attempting to once again make Germany a top player when it comes to geopolitics, on Monday emphasized his support for Ukraine. 

‘Three years of Russian war of aggression against [Ukraine]. Three years of war in Europe,’ he highlighted in X. ‘For three years, we have been accompanied by the terrible images of destruction and war crimes. Europe remains firmly on the side of Ukraine. 

‘Now more than ever, we must put Ukraine in a position of strength. For a just peace, the attacked country must be part of peace negotiations,’ Merz said.  

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail

previous post
France’s Macron meets with Trump at the White House
next post
DOGE, EPA team up to claw back $67 million in ‘environmental justice’ grants

related articles

Iran talks with Europeans set for Friday; White...

June 20, 2025

Kurilla warfare: Meet the general leading US military...

June 19, 2025

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee indicates US...

June 19, 2025

US troops in the Middle East could face...

June 19, 2025

Mystery flights from China to Iran raise questions...

June 19, 2025

Israel’s ‘resounding’ military campaign against Iran could be...

June 19, 2025

Trump to make Iran decision ‘within the next...

June 19, 2025

Two men convicted in Pennsylvania mayoral race election...

June 19, 2025

Flaring Iran nuclear crisis provides first major test...

June 19, 2025

Top Trump ally predicts Senate will blow past...

June 19, 2025
Enter Your Information Below To Receive Free Trading Ideas, Latest News, And Articles.


Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!

Latest News

  • Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes from U.S. products by end of 2027

    June 17, 2025
  • Walmart hikes its outlook again as shoppers spend more outside the grocery aisles

    November 20, 2024
  • Top House Democrat leaves Schumer in the cold amid left’s disarray on shutdown drama

    March 14, 2025
  • RFK Jr. sworn in as Health and Human Services secretary

    February 14, 2025
  • Extreme heat makes flying harder. Airlines and airports say they aren’t sweating it.

    July 29, 2024

Popular Posts

  • 1

    Secret Service admits leaning on ‘state and local partners’ after claim it ignored Trump team’s past requests

    July 21, 2024
  • 2

    Elon and Vivek should tackle US funding for this boondoogle organization and score a multimillion dollar win

    December 4, 2024
  • 3

    Five more House Democrats call on Biden to drop out, third US senator

    July 19, 2024
  • 4

    Forex Profit Calculator: Maximize Your Trading Potential

    July 10, 2024
  • 5

    Biden calls to ‘lower the temperature’ then bashes Trump in NAACP speech

    July 17, 2024

Categories

  • Economy (829)
  • Editor's Pick (5,005)
  • Investing (634)
  • Stock (809)

Latest Posts

  • Deadline looms for release of JFK assassination files

    February 7, 2025
  • What are election betting odds? Expert explains why Trump is current favorite

    October 22, 2024
  • Long AON: capitalizing on bullish trends and strategic fundamentals for targeted upside potential

    January 9, 2025

Recent Posts

  • Rate cuts before the year’s end could make your next trip abroad more expensive

    July 12, 2024
  • Trump praised for getting NATO allies to bolster defense spending: ‘really staggering’

    March 13, 2025
  • Obama WH physician says Biden doc should have performed cognitive test

    June 8, 2025

Editor’s Pick

  • Bitwise seeks approval for ETF tracking companies holding over 1,000 BTC

    December 27, 2024
  • Elon Musk quietly donates ‘very substantial’ amount to PAC to canvass Hispanic voters

    October 22, 2024
  • Josh Shapiro, Tim Walz: Most Americans have never heard of possible Harris VP picks

    August 6, 2024
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Disclaimer: moneyrisetoday.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

Copyright © 2025 moneyrisetoday.com | All Rights Reserved

Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock