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UPDATE: Merz says Europe may need ‘independent’ defense capabilities due to American indifference

24.02.2025, 11:26

Friedrich Merz warned that the longstanding alliance between Europe and the U.S. might be nearing its end. Photo: Halil Sagirkaya/Anadolu via Getty Images — Friedrich Merz (C) warned that the longstanding alliance between Europe and the U.S. might be nearing its end. Photo: Halil Sagirkaya/Anadolu via Getty Images

Friedrich Merz said that Europe can no longer rely on the U.S. for its security.