Merz urges Europe to step up and learn 'language of power politics'

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2026-01-29

Berlin (dpa) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday called on fellow European leaders to unite and assert themselves as an independent force in a new world order that is increasingly dominated by the United States, China and other power players. Europe is an "alternative to imperialism and autocracy in the world," Merz said in parliament as he delivered a speech on foreign policy a week after US President Donald Trump softened his rhetori......

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