I wonder whether in June we will still be talking about NATO in its current form, or whether we will have to create an independent European defense structure much sooner,” Merz said. He noted that he had never previously considered such a position,

NATO could soon be finished “in its current form”, with Europe taking care of its own defence independently from America, Germany’s likely new leader has warned. Friedrich Merz, who is set to become the new German chancellor, warned that Europe could ...

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.

Germany’s chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz ... In speaking about the upcoming NATO summit in June, Merz suggested the NATO alliance "in its current form" is in jeopardy and said European ...

Germany's potential next Chancellor Friedrich Merz has raised doubts about the future of NATO following statements from the Trump administration urging Europe to handle its own security. Merz calls for Europe to quickly develop an independent defence capability and suggests talks with France and Britain regarding nuclear protection.

Before he has formed a coalition, or even been declared chancellor, the winner of Germany’s snap election has quickly assumed an even more critical role – that of Europe’s de facto leader… and, says Mary Dejevsky,

Friedrich Merz, who has been declared winner in Germany’s elections, has a long to-do list to fulfil his promise of building a ‘Germany we can be proud of again’. From securing its borders to strengthening its weakening economy,

Then there is the Trump administration’s antagonistic stance toward Europe and NATO — and President ... there’s understandable skepticism that Friedrich Merz can bear this mantle, much ...

Germany’s mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the country’s national election, ensuring that Ukraine has an even stronger supporter in the European Union’s largest country and

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany’s conservative opposition, achieved a modest victory in the national election. The far-right AfD doubled its support, marking a historic showing.