Ronald Meinardus analyzes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s opening speech at the Munich Security Conference, which focuses on how Europe is moving beyond the transatlantic rift with the US and entering a new phase of shaping a global order with determination and renewed confidence. The speech has been described by German media as a “European Declaration of Independence”.
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17/02/2026
tovima.com
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Ronald Meinardus
Senior Research Fellow; Coordinator of research projects on Greek - German relations