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Friedrich Merz: “My absolute priority will be to strengthen Europe as quickly as possible so that, step by step, we can really achieve…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2025
My absolute priority will be to strengthen Europe as quickly as possible so that, step by step, we can really achieve independence from the US.
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Friedrich Merz
Christian Democratic Union

Editor's note · Context

Merz emphasizes the need for European independence from US influence.

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