Merz demands strong course: Germany should take on a leading role in Europe!

Merz demands strong course: Germany should take on a leading role in Europe!

Washington, USA - In a concise declaration of government in the Bundestag, Chancellor Friedrich Merz made it clear that Germany was "back on the European and international stage". In the middle of global crises and challenges, Merz deals with the role of the country in the world. On this occasion, he called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and warned to deal with civilians, especially women, children and older people. Merz found that Israel had the right to defend himself and pointed out Iran's support for groups such as Hamas, Hisbollah and the Huthi militia that make the situation more complex.

Another central topic of this explanation was the ongoing Russian air strikes on Ukraine. Merz shared the attacks and emphasized that peace always required the willingness of all pages. He criticized Russia that it currently showed no readiness for peace and made it clear that it was not true that the diplomatic options in the Ukraine conflict were unused. The Chancellor noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin only understood the language of strength and a real solution was only possible in this way.

NATO summit with a view to Ukraine

A worrying aspect is that promoting Ukrainian flight defense is the central theme of the summit. The coordination of arms deliveries is also discussed, and a new headquarters in Wiesbaden should improve logistics. Former NATO strategy Stefanie Babst has also called for Europe to develop a robust contamination strategy over Russia, which is, however, rejected by Germany and the USA. These developments show how important a clear and determined foreign policy is.

Merz ’foreign policy ambitions

In this context, Friedrich Merz has ambitious plans to make Germany a "leading middle power" from a "sleeping middle power". However, this requires more than just symbolically strong appearances. Clear foreign policy lines are necessary to underpin Merz’s leadership. Critics find that contradictions in his attitude, especially in connection with the conflict in Israel and Ukraine, could endanger his projects. Therefore, it is essential for Merz to fulfill its promises with impending NATO and EU peaks.

Merz is optimistic about a solution in the customs dispute with the USA and warns that tariffs "do not use" and damage all sides. If no agreement can be reached, it will insist that the EU defends its interests with emphasis. The coming weeks will be decisive for the future not only in Germany, but also for stability in Europe and beyond. Where do we stand after all these challenges? That remains to be seen, but Merz ’approaches must now be implemented in action.

For many, the observation remains how Germany positions itself in these uncertain times and what role the Chancellor will play in the growing international responsibility. One thing is clear: the Europeans are looking at Germany and expect leadership.