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Merz Affirms Germany’s Independence and Alliance CommitmentChancellor Merz condemns Trump’s remarks, honors 59 fallen soldiers, and stresses open trade agreements by 2026.
- Chancellor Merz emphasized in parliament that Germany refuses political subordination to the US and urges Europe to assert its power.
- He praised Europe’s unity for compelling Trump to retract tariff threats related to the Greenland dispute.
- Merz condemned Trump’s dismissal of the NATO mission in Afghanistan and honored the 59 German soldiers who died plus many wounded.
- While valuing the transatlantic alliance, Merz highlighted openness to new partnerships and the importance of free trade.
As democracies, we are partners and allies, not subordinates.— Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Bundestag, emphasizing Germany's stance on not being politically subordinate to the USA.
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