Merz conquers the world stage: Germany's new power policy in the Ukraine War!
Merz conquers the world stage: Germany's new power policy in the Ukraine War!
Friedrich Merz, the new hope of German politics, has tried to give Germany a strong voice in an international context. After the Bundestag election in February 2025, he is increasingly being considered a possible future chancellor, while his predecessor Olaf Scholz is increasingly moving into the background in foreign policy matters. Merz is perceived as the missing German opponent to Donald Trump, which affects the dynamics of Germany's relationships with the United States and the rest of the world.
Shortly after the election, Merz traveled to France and Poland to strengthen these important relationships. In Brussels, he had talks with Ursula von der Leyen and NATO President Mark Rutte, who in particular addressed the effects of Trump's punitive tariffs. However, his commitment was particularly noteworthy when he traveled to Kiev together with Macron, Strander and Tusk to emphasize the role of Germany in the negotiations on the Ukraine War. At this meeting, a ceasefire was required for a period of 30 days, which is to be monitored by the United States.
a new chapter in relationships
Merz 'Proactive diplomacy also includes a telephone conversation with Donald Trump during his stay in Kiev, in which he included other members of the “coalition of the willing” via video conference. Together with Macron, they agreed a "Franco-German restart", which underlines the willingness to cooperate within Europe. In his conversations with the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj, Merz reveals a relationship of trust that stands out strongly from Scholz 'earlier difficulties in this regard. For example, Scholz had conflicts with Selenskyj in the past, especially due to the refused delivery of Taurus marching bodies.
With his active attitude, Merz signals that the previously existing power vacuum in German foreign policy is now a thing of the past. This could significantly influence not only relationships with the European neighbors, but also to the USA, especially in times of geopolitical tensions and continuing challenges at the eastern border of Europe.Overall, Merz's approach is a striking contrast to the more reserved style of Scholz. While Merz acts as a kind of engine for new initiatives in international foreign policy, Scholz is more and more perceived than a politician who has difficulty maintaining the challenges of the present. The coming months could be crucial for how these two approaches will strengthen themselves in the Federal Republic. Further information can be found on Merkur and Spiegel .
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