Germany's chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz, has expressed his 'absolute priority' to secure Europe's independence from Washington upon taking office. Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union party, criticized the U.S. government's lack of concern for Europe's fate, particularly following recent remarks by former President Donald Trump.
Merz's stance marks a potential shift in post-World War II relations between the U.S. and Europe. He emphasized the need to strengthen Europe quickly to achieve independence from the U.S., signaling a departure from traditional trans-Atlantic alliances.
