German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for a reset in relations with the United States

Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for a reset in transatlantic ties at the Munich Security Conference. He urged Europe to bolster its own defense capabilities.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered a pivotal speech today at the Munich Security Conference, calling for a stronger Europe and a fundamental reset of relations with the United States USUS. Speaking as the rules-based global order continues to erode, Merz emphasized that Germany DEDE and its neighbors must strengthen their own defences to ensure long-term stability. This address comes at a critical juncture for the German government and its allies, as the international community grapples with the shifting dynamics of global power and security.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Munich, Germany, February 13, 2026, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Munich, Germany, February 13, 2026, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS
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