The recent election results in Germany show CDU/CSU leading with 28.6% of the votes, while AfD gained 20.8%, yet all major parties including CDU/CSU explicitly refuse collaboration with AfD. Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats secured 16.4%, and the Greens 11.6%. CDU leader Merz highlighted the shifting geopolitical landscape, expressing a priority on forming the German government and pursuing greater European autonomy, particularly in defense, amid rising tensions involving Russia and the U.S. Trump's comments reflected similar sentiments regarding public discontent in Germany.
"My impression over the last few days is that Russia and America are finding common ground - over the heads of Ukraine, and consequently over those of Europe," said Merz.
"Therefore, everyone is turning their attention to Germany. How quickly are the Germans going to form a government after this complicated election result? For me, this is now a priority."
Merz stated, "My absolute priority will be to strengthen Europe as quickly as possible so that, step by step, we can really achieve independence from the USA."
Trump labeled the CDU/CSU win a "great day for Germany," indicating a pushback against what he sees as ineffective policies on energy and immigration.
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