Europe may need its own military alliance - Merz
It is possible that Europe will have to create its own military alliance instead of NATO, which will be independent of the United States.
This was stated by the likely candidate for the post of the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Censor.NET reports citing RBC-Ukraine.
Answering questions from journalists, the leader of the German CDU suggested that NATO may not survive in its current form. Then, according to the politician, Europe may need its own military alliance, independent of the United States.
"Germany can no longer rely on the protection of the US army's nuclear umbrella," Merz said.
The politician added that in this regard, it is necessary to hold talks with the UK and France to extend their nuclear support to other European countries.
At the same time, Merz wants to strengthen the German armed forces.
