US EditionGermany's Merz: Europe found 'joy of self-respect' to defend rules-based world
Merz emphasized that Ukraine must meet strict political and economic criteria before EU accession, highlighting the lengthy process and current EU divisions on fast-tracking membership.
- 1- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe has regained “self-respect” by defending a rules-based global order and emphasized the need for unity and confidence in international affairs. 2- He called for a stronger European role within NATO, while also stressing continued cooperation and partnership with the United States. 3- Merz said Europe would no longer be intimidated by tariff threats, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to back away from using tariffs as leverage against Denmark over Greenland.
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Germany's Merz: Europe found 'joy of self-respect' to defend rules
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday said Europe had found "self-respect" in standing up for a rules-based global order, and called for a stronger NATO within Europe while still extending the hand of cooperation to the United States.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Ukraine, like all candidates, must meet the EU’s Copenhagen criteria – a process that typically takes years and requires sweeping political, legal, and economic reforms.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz argued on Thursday that Europe must find a way to once again become a dominant force to assert itself in the new emerging world order, dominated by a few powerful players, dpa reports.
Customs dispute, Greenland, Afghanistan: Chancellor Merz goes on a distance from the US President in the Bundestag. Trump's statement in particular outrages him.
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