Merz Says Era of 'Unconditional' Transatlantic Friendship Likely Over
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told a campaign audience in Berlin that relations with the United States have undergone a fundamental shift, according to Anadolu Agency.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the era of "unconditional transatlantic friendship" between Germany and the United States is likely over for the foreseeable future, according to a report by Turkey's Anadolu Agency.
Merz made the remarks during a campaign appearance in Berlin for his conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the report said.
According to Anadolu Agency, the chancellor highlighted what he described as a fundamental shift in the relationship between Germany and the United States, though the agency's excerpt did not detail specific policy changes or events prompting the comment.
The report did not provide additional context on the date of the campaign appearance or further quotes from Merz elaborating on the nature of the shift.
Anadolu Agency's dispatch focused on the chancellor's characterization of the changed dynamic, framing it as part of his broader campaign messaging for the CDU.
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- Germany’s Merz highlights fundamental shift in relations with US — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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