Why Friedrich Merz decided to risk Donald Trump’s wrath
- Posted on May 5, 2026
- By The Guardian
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Why Friedrich Merz decided to risk Donald Trump’s wrath
The US president’s retribution will be painful for Germany and Nato, but it makes crystal clear just why Europe’s reliance on the US is untenable, says Jörg Lau, international correspondent for Die Zeit