Merz Aims for Europe's Independence After Election Win

Merz Aims for Europe’s Independence After Election Win

Friedrich Merz, who is set to become Germany’s next chancellor after his conservative party’s victory in Sunday’s election, has pledged to work towards securing “true independence” for Europe from the United States while forming a new government. At 69, Merz faces complex coalition negotiations after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged to a historic […]