""Let me begin with the uncomfortable truth: A rift, a deep divide has opened between Europe and the United States," Merz told the gathering, attended by dozens of leaders, defence chiefs and foreign ministers from around the world."
""In the era of great power rivalry, even the United States will not be powerful enough to go it alone," said the conservative leader, traditionally a staunch supporter of the transatlantic alliance."
""Dear friends, being a part of NATO is not only Europe's competitive advantage. It's also the United States's competitive advantage. So let's repair and revive transatlantic trust together," Merz said."
""We, the Europeans - we are doing our part.""
A deep rift has opened between Europe and the United States. Transatlantic ties have fallen to their lowest level in years amid actions such as threats to seize Greenland, tariff measures, and warnings of "civilisational erasure". An appeal urges Washington and European partners to repair and revive transatlantic trust and to forge a new transatlantic partnership. In an era of great power rivalry, the United States alone will not be powerful enough. NATO membership is framed as a competitive advantage for both Europe and the United States. Europe is called upon to bolster its defences and to do its part. Dozens of leaders, defence chiefs and foreign ministers attended the Munich Security Conference amid worsening ties.
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