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Germany is set to have a new chancellor, Friedrich Merz. From the conservative Christian Democrat party (CDU), Merz will now look to form a coalition government.
The leader-in-waiting has made striking remarks in a post-victory speech, saying Donald Trump is indifferent to Europe’s fate, putting the US president’s America on a par with Russia.
What does Merz’s tone mean for Europe? Niall Paterson is joined by our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons to discuss how the Merz-Trump relationship could work.
Date: February 24, 2025
