German chancellor deems US security strategy partially unacceptable
German Chancellor Merz said parts of new US national security strategy unveiled were “unacceptable to us from a European perspective”
BERLIN, Germany (MNTV) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said parts of the new US national security strategy unveiled last week were “unacceptable to us from a European perspective.”
“I see no need for the Americans to now want to save democracy in Europe,” Merz said after the document accused Europe of undermining political liberty and restricting free speech.
The strategy, designed to outline President Donald Trump’s “America First” worldview, signaled a shift away from traditional US global engagement toward renewed focus on Latin America and migration crackdowns. It described Europe as over-regulated, censorious and facing “civilizational erasure” from migration, and sharply criticized European institutions.
Merz said he was “not surprised” by the contents of the strategy. “Some of it is comprehensible and some of it is understandable,” he noted during a visit to Rhineland-Palatinate.
The document, he said, reinforces Europe’s need to become more independent from the United States on security policy. Still, he urged Washington to work constructively with European partners.
“In my conversations with Americans, I say: ‘America First is fine, but America Alone cannot be in your interest. You also need partners in the world, and one of those partners can be Europe.’”
We must take charge of our narrative. Research indicates that 92% of their Muslim coverage is negative. Help us change that.
Have Your Say!
Have you been affected by the issues raised in this story? Please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@soundvision.com.
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a Muslim Network TV’s representative. You can also get in touch in the following ways:
Tweet: @MuslimNetworkTV
