German Chancellor-in-Vetting Frederick Merz vowes to prioritize European unity and security and help the US a “real freedom” to Europe, as it struggles with the new Trump administration on Ukraine and the war of Russia on Ukraine. . His remarks turned up the translantic alliance in turmoil since the re-election of US President Donald Trump and feared that he may make a deal with Russia on Ukraine, while Kiev and Europe only from the shore Let’s see.
Announcing the US is indifferent to the fate of Europe, Frederick Merz questioned NATO’s future in its “current form” and said that Europe should quickly establish an independent defense ability.
Changes in transatlantic alliance
“I would never have thought that I would have to say something in a TV show, but after Donald Trump’s comment last week … it is clear that this government does not care much about the fate of Europe,” Merz said Told German. Public broadcaster Ard after his conservatives won the national election.
He said, “My full priority must strengthen Europe as soon as possible so, step by step, we can actually gain freedom from the USA,” he said.
Close US Ellie must have been unimaginable a few months ago from US Ellie Germany – and Merz, an emotional Atlanticist. But the suggestion of the Trump administration’s “US First Policy” and the cancellation of security guarantee in Europe since 1945 has shocked European powers.
Referring to a NATO summit set for June, Mars said that he was curious to see “Will we still talk about NATO in our current form or do we have an independent European defense ability and Have to install more quickly “.
Leveling on a parcel with Russia – widely seen as a safety threat to Europe here, Mars said, “We are under such a great pressure from two sides that my full priority is now really really created unity in Europe Have to do. “
Merz’s conservatives want to form the government quickly after winning a national election on Sunday, but the tricky coalition talks and a blocked parliament after far-flung and far-flung parties faced the possibility.
Time is pressurizing Europe’s largest economy. German businesses are demanding help to remain competitive globally, the society is divided on migration and the new government should also deal with a conflict trump administration along with tariffs with a hostile Russia and a vocal China.
Ukrainian concerns
Merz said at a press conference on Monday, “And what we see with the greatest concern is, of course, attempts to make a deal with Russia on Ukraine heads (by Trump) Ukraine On the heads, “.
“It won’t be a surprise for you when I say it is unacceptable for both Ukraine and Europe,” Merz said, it would be difficult that if the “America first” puts his motto really his motto ” America made “alone”.
Germany has been the second largest donor of military aid in Ukraine after the United States. Merz wants to continue that support, but, unlike France and UK- the other two big European powers- they are mitting about the idea of sending soldiers to Ukraine, there to support a final ceasefire.
But for now, Germans are concerned about 35,000 American soldiers posted in their country, who make them feel safe because Trump threatens to cancel the security guarantee in Europe since 1945.
While France and the UK are atomic powers, there is no Germany. Even its traditional army is badly understood and understood undeclared, so Germany is afraid that it may be a soft goal for Russia when Moscow attacks Europe by attacking the larger three. wanted to do.
