Merz in Paris: Encounter with Macron - Europe's future in focus!

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Friedrich Merz meets Macron in Paris to discuss European security issues and the future of Germany after the election.

Merz in Paris: Encounter with Macron - Europe's future in focus!

In an exciting evening in Paris, Friedrich Merz, the future Chancellor in Germany, and French President Emmanuel Macron met today to discuss the central future of Europe. This dinner comes at a time when concerns about the future reliability of the United States increased as a protective power in Europe. Merz traveled to Paris to take part in this confidential exchange, which also addresses the worrying situation in Eastern Europe and the trade relationships between the USA and the EU. Macron already informed European heads of state and government about his talks with US President Donald Trump, who dealt intensively with the security challenges of the continent, such as oe24.at reported.

Features of the new political orientation

This first trip abroad Merz ’of his choice is important because it will also shape the political landscape after the federal elections in Germany. Loud Political Merz will initiate a clear turn in German politics. While Merz 'CDU finds her roots back to conservative values, he plans to revive transatlantic relationships and strengthen the German-French relationship in order to counter the trade policy challenges. It is important to take into account Merz 'position on NATO and defense spending, which in turn were made a topic in the election.

Merz has already announced that Germany had to become more independent of the United States and promised to significantly expand the German defense industry. A central topic of his term will be how the necessary funds for the planned upgrades of the Bundeswehr should be raised in order to meet NATO obligations. A new discussion about possible nuclear division contracts with the European nuclear powers of Great Britain and France will also be necessary to ensure the security of Germany in the long term. This illustrates the huge change in German politics and its influence on the entire EU.