Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats have won the German general election and will form a coalition government with the Social Democrats, sidelining the Greens. The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance narrowly missed entering the Bundestag, which would have complicated coalition talks. Merz emphasized strengthening Europe and enhancing its independence from the U.S., signaling a shift in Germany's foreign policy, especially amidst tensions with the Trump administration. With the CDU/CSU and SPD forming a majority, the landscape of German politics has shifted towards a return of the grand coalition, despite recent challenges.
"My absolute priority is to strengthen Europe as quickly as possible so that, step by step, we achieve independence from the United States," said Merz.
"The statement by the future chancellor represents a turning point for Germany, historically attached to a transatlantic relationship that is in a deep crisis."
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