Merz Says Relationship Between U.S. and Germany Is ‘Changing’
The New York Times••world
Key Points:
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany warned that the longstanding security partnership between Germany and the United States is changing, signaling a shift in trans-Atlantic relations.
- Merz emphasized that European nations, including Germany, must take greater responsibility for their own defense amid external threats, particularly from Russia.
- The speech follows the U.S. administration's recent national security strategy, which calls for Europe to assume primary responsibility for its defense and aligns with far-right European parties.
- Merz highlighted ongoing Russian aggression, including sabotage, espionage, and cyberattacks targeting Germany and Europe as a whole, underscoring the need for stronger European self-defense.
- While Merz did not detail the specific changes in U.S.-Europe relations,
