Merz v Trump: Is this the start of a new Europe?
February 24, 2025
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February 24, 2025
Merz v Trump: Is this the start of a new Europe?
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Summary
Germany is set to have a new chancellor, Friedrich Merz. From the conservative Christian Democrat party (CDU), Merz will now look to form a coalition government. <br /> <br />The leader-in-waiting has made striking remarks in a post-victory speech, saying Donald Trump is indifferent to Europe's fate, putting the US president's America on a par with Russia. <br /> <br />What does Merz’s tone mean for Europe? Niall Paterson is joined by our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons to discuss how the Merz-Trump relationship could work. <br />
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