Germany’s conservative alliance has emerged victorious in the national election, paving the way for Friedrich Merz to become the next German chancellor, as per recent exit polls. This grand win signifies a substantial shift in Germany’s political landscape,

Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for gradual independence from the U.S.

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s center-right Christian Democrats, who finished first in Sunday’s election, has vowed “real independence from the USA” as he sets about