Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to lead Germany after its election?
Germany’s Friedrich Merz takes swipe at Trump and calls for ‘independence from the USA’
How Friedrich Merz Will Try to Lead Europe Despite a Weakened Hand
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Five minutes to midnight, warns Germany's Merz as Trump moves US closer to Russia
Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz warned the US against abandoning allies and urged Europe to strengthen its defence, calling it "five minutes to midnight". His remarks reflected growing transatlantic tensions amid fears Trump could cut a deal with Russia over Ukraine,
Merz urges Europe to pursue independence from US post-election conservative victory
The conservative party in Germany dominated elections during the weekend, with Friedrich Merz poised to become the nation's next chancellor.
Friedrich Merz: The man who wants Britain’s bomb
Chancellor-in-waiting may ask for shelter under UK and France’s nuclear umbrella as he calls for Europe to build up its defence capabilities